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FROM  THE  LIBRARY  OF 
REV.   LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON,  D.  D. 

BEQUEATHED   BY  HIM  TO 

THE   LIBRARY  OF 

PRINCETON  THEOLOGICAL  SEMINARY 


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OTHER     OCCASIONS 


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N  E  W-Y  O  R  K: 


fNTED  BY  H,  GAINE,  AT  THE  BIBLE,  HANOVER-SQUARE, 


M.DCC.XCIII. 


Y  the  Eijlwps,  the  Clergy^  and  the  Laity  of  the  Protejlant 
Epifcopal  Church  in  the  United  States  of  America,  in 
Convention^  this  thirteenth  day  of  OBoher^  in  the  year  of  our 
Lord  one  t hotif and  f even  himdred  and  eighty  nine — 

Thi^  Tranjlation  of  the  Whole  Book  of  Pf alms  into  Metre ^  witJ\ 
Hymns  ^  is  fet  forth ^  and  allowed  to  he  fung  in  all  Congregations 
of  the  faid  Churchy  before  and  after  Morning  and  Evening 
Prayer^  and  alfo  before  and  after  Sermons^  at  the  difcretion  of 
the  Minijler, 

And  itfhall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minifter  of  any  Churchy  either 
by  /landing  diredions^  or  from  time  to  time^  to  appoint  the  PortioJis 
of  Pf  alms  which  are  to  be  fung. 

And  further^  it  fl:  all  be  the  duty  of  every  Minifler^  with  fuch 
ajfiflance  as  he  can  obtain  from,  perfons  fhilled  in  fiwfic^  to  give 
order  concerjiing  the  Tunes  to  be  fung^  at  any  time^  in  his  Church : 
And,  efpecially,  it  Jhall  be  his  duty,  to  fupprefs  all  light  and 
unfeemly  mufic\  and  all  indecency  and  irreverence  in  the  per^ 
formanc3\  by  which,  va'm  and  ungodly  perfons  profane  the  fervid 
of  the  Sanduary, 


1 


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i 


The  P  S  ALMS  (?f  DAVI  D,  in  Metre. 


PSALM      I. 

1  T_T  OW  bleft  is  he,  who  ne'er  confents 
X  JL      by  ill  advice  to  walk, 

Nor  ftands  in  finners  ways,  nor  fits 
where  men  profanely  talk; 

2  But  makes  the  perfedl  law  of  God 

his  bus'nefs  and  delight; 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day, 
and  meditates  by  night. 

3  Like  fome  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  ftream^? 

with  timely  fruit  does  bend, 
He  ftill  fhall  flourilh,  and  fuccefs 
all  his  defigns  attend. 

4  Ungodly  men,  and  their  attempts, 

no  lafting  root  fliall  find; 
Untimely  blafted,  and  difpers'd 
like  chaff  before  the  wind. 

5  Their  guilt  fliall  ilrike  the  wicked  dumb 

before  their  Judge's  face: 
No  formal  hypocrite  (hall  then 
among  the  faints  have  place. 

6  For  God  approves  the  juil  man's  ways; 

to  happinefs  they  tend: 
But  finners,   and  the  paths  they  tread, 
fhall  both  in  ruin  end. 

P  S  A  L  M     IL 

1  "TXTITH  reftlefs  and  ungovern'd  rage, 

V  V        why  do  the  heathen  ftorm  ? 
Why  in  fuch  rafh  attempts  ingage, 
as  they  can  ne'er  perform? 

2  The  great  in  council  and  in  might 

their  various  forces  bring; 
Againft  the  Lord  they  all  unite, 
and  his  anointed  King. 

3  "  Mud  we  fubmit  to  their  commands  ?" 

prefumptuoufly  they  fay: 
"  No,  let*us  break  their  flavifh  bands, 
"  anc^caft  their  chains  away." 

4  But  God,  who  fits  enthron'd  on  high, 

and  fees  how  they  combine, 
Does  their  confpiring  ftrength  defy, 
and  mocks  their  vain  defign. 

5  Thick  clouds  of  wrath  divine  fhall  break 

on  his  rebellious  foes; 
And  thus  will  he  in  thunder  fpeak 
to  all  that  dare  oppofe : 

A  2  6  "  Though 


PSALM    III. 

6  "  Though  madly  you  difpute  my  will, 

"  the  king  that  I  ordain, 
"  Whofe  throne  is  fix'd  on  Sion's  hill, 
"  fhall  therd  fecurely  reign." 

7  Attend,  O  earth,  whilil  I  declare 

God's  uncontrourd  decree : 
**  Thou  art  my  fon;  this  day,  my  heir, 
"  have  I  begotten  thee. 

8  **  Ask,  and  receive  thy  full  demands; 

*'  thine  fhall  the  heathen  be; 

"  The  utmoft  limits  of  the  lands 

"  fhall  be  poirefs'd  by  thee. 

9  "  Thy  threat'ning  fceptre  thou  fiialt  fhake, 

"  and  crufh  them  ev'ry  where; 
**  As  maflay  bars  of  iron  break 
**  the  potter's  brittle  ware." 

10  Learn  then,  ye  princes;  and  give  ear, 

ye  judges  of  the  earth ; 

1 1  Worfhip  the  Lord  with  holy  fear; 

rejoice  with  awful  mirth. 

1 2  Appeafe  the  Son  with  due  rcfpe£l, 

your  timely  homage  pay: 
Left  he  revenge  the  bold  negleft, 
,     incens'd  by  your  delay. 

1 3  If  but  in  part  his  anger  rife, 

who  can  endure  the  flame? 
Then  bleft  are  they,  whofe  hope  relicy 
on  his  m-oll  holy  Name. 

PSALM    III. 

1  T_T  O  W  many,  Loj  '^  of  late  are  grown 
X  JL      the  troublers  of  my  peace ! 
And  as  their  numbers  hourly  rife, 

fo  does  their  rage  increafe. 

2  Infulting,  they  my  foul  upbraid, 

and  him  whom  I  adore; 
"  The  God  in  whom  he  trulls,"  fay  they, 
*'  fiiall  refcue  him  no  more." 

3  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  my  defence; 

on  thee  my  hopes  rely; 
Thou  art  my  glory,  and  fhall  yet 
lift  up  my  head  on  high. 

4  Since  v/henfoe'er,  in  like  diftrefs, 

to  God  I  made  my  pray'r, 

He  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill ; 

why  fhould  I  now  defpair? 

5  Guarded  by  him,  I  laid  me  down 

my  fweet  repofe  to  take; 


Fer 


P  S  A  L  M    IV,  J 

For  I  through  him  fecurely  fleep, 
through  him  in  fafety  wake. 

6  No  force  nor  fury  of  my  foes 

my  courage  {hall  confound, 
Were  they  as  many  hofts  as  men, 
that  have  befet  me  round. 

7  Arife,  and  fave  me,  O  my  God, 

who  oft  haft  own'd  my  caufe. 
And  fcatter'd  oft  thefe  foes  to  me, 

and  to  thy  righteous  laws, 
t  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs; 

he  only  can  defend: 
His  blefling  he  extends  to  all 

that  on  his  pow'r  depend. 

PSALM     IV. 

1  /r\  Lord,  that  art  my  righteous  Judge, 
X^      to  my  complaint  give  car : 
Thou  ftill  redeem'll  me  from  diftrefs; 

have  mercy.  Lord,  and  hear. 

2  How  long  will  yc,  O  fons  of  men, 

to  blot  my  fame  devife  ? 
How  long  your  vain  defigns  purfue, 
and  fpread  malicious  lies? 

3  Confider  that  the  righteous  man 

is  God's  peculiar  choice  ; 
And  when  to  him  I  make  my  pray'r, 
he  always  hears  my  voice. 

4  Then  ftand  in  awe  of  his  commands, 

flee  ev'ry  thing  that's  ill. 
Commune  in  private  with  your  hearts, 
and  bend  them  to  his  will. 

5  The  place  of  other  facrifice 

let  righteoufnefs  fupply  ; 
And  let  your  hope,  fecurely  fix'd, 
on  God  alone  rely. 

6  While  worldly  minds  impatient  grow 

more  profp'rous  times  to  fee  ; 
Still  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 
fliine  brightly.  Lord,  on  me. 

7  So  fliall  my  heart  o'erflow  with  joy, 

more  lalling  and  more  true 
Than  theirs,  who  ftores  of  corn  and  wine 
fucceflively  renew. 
S  Then  down  in  peace  I'll  lay  my  head, 
and  take  my  needful  reft  ; 
No  other  guard,  O  Lord,  I  crave, 
of  thy  defence  pofiefs'd- 

A  3  PSALM 


PSALM     VI. 

PSALM    V. 

1  *T     ORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 

,    jL^      accept  my  fecret  pray'r;  ^ 

2  To  thee  alone,  my  King,  my  God, 

will  I  for  help  repair. 

3  Thou  in  the  morn  my  voice  fhalt  hear, 

and  with  the  dawning  day 
To  thee  devoutly  I'll  look  up, 
to  thee  devoutly  pray. 

4  For  thou  the  wrongs  that  I  fuftain 

canft  never,  Lord,  approve, 
Who  from  thy  facred  dwelling-place 
all  evil  doll  remove. 

5  Not  long  {hall  flubborn  fools  remain 

unpunifh'd  in  thy  view  ; 
All  fuch  as  aft  unrighteous  things 
thy  vengeance  {hall  purfue. 

6  The  fland'ring  tongue,  O  God  of  truth, 

by  thee  {hall  bedeflroy'd, 
Who  hat'il  alike  the  man  in  blood 
and  in  deceit  employ'd. 

7  But  when  thy  boundlefs  grace  {hall  me 

to  thy  lov'd  courts  reftore. 
On  thee  I'll  fix  my  longing  eyes, 
and  humbly  there  adore. 

8  Conduft  me  by  thy  righteous  laws, 

for  watchful  is  my  foe  ; 
Therefore,  O  Lord,  make  plain  the  way 
wherein  I  ought  to  go. 

9  Their  mouth  vents  nothing  but  deceit  ; 

their  heart  is  fet  on  wrong  t 
Their  throat  is  a  devouring  grave  ; 
they  flatter  with  their  tongue. 

10  By  their  own  counfels  let  them  fall, 

opprefs'd  with  loads  of  fm  ; 
For  they  againil  thy  righteous  laws 
have  harden'd  rebels  been. 

11  But  let  all  thofe  that  truft  in  thee, 

with  fhouts  their  joy  proclaim  ; 
Let  them  rejoice  whom  thou  preferv'fl, 
and  all  that  love  thy  name. 

12  To  righteous  men,  the  righteous  Lord 

his  bleffing  will  extend; 
And  with  his  favour  all  his  faints, 
as  with  a  fhield,  defend. 

PSALM     VL 
I    'T^  HY  dreadful  anger,  Lord,  reftrain, 
i     and  fpare  a  wretch  forlorn ; 

Corred 


PSALM     VIL 

Correal  me  not  in  thy  fierce  wrath, 

too  heavy  to  be  borne. 
3   Have  mercy,  Lord;  for  I  grow  faint, 

unable  to  endure 
Thcanguifti  of  my  aching  bones, 

which  thou  alone  can'ft  cure. 

3  My  tortnr'd  flefh  diftrafts  my  mind, 

and  fills  my  foul  with  grief; 
But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  delay 
to  grant  me  thy  relief? 

4  Thy  wonted  goodnefs,  Lord,  repeat, 

and  eafe  my  troubled  foul ; 
Lord,  for  thy  wond'rous  mercy's  fake, 
vouchfafe  to  make  me  v/hole. 

5  For  after  death  no  more  can  I 

thy  glorious  a£ls  proclaim, 
No  pris'ners  of  the  filcnt  grave 
can  magnify  thy  Name. 

6  Qu.ite  tir'd  with  pain,  with  groaning  faint, 

no  hope  of  eafe  I  fee  ; 
The  night,  that  quiets  common  griefs, 
is  fpent  in  tears  by  me. 

7  My  beauty  fades,  my  fight  grows  dim, 

my  eyes  with  weaknefs  clofe  ; 
Old-age  o'ertakes  me,  whilfl  I  think 
on  my  infulting  foes. 

8  Depart,  ye  wicked ;  in  my  wrongs 

ye  fhall  no  more  rejoice  ; 
For  God,  I  find,  accepts  my  tears, 
and  liftens  to  my  voice. 
5,    lo  He  hears,  and  grants  my  humble  pray'r; 
and  they  that  wifh  my  fall, 
Shall  blufh  and  rage  to  fee  that  God 
proteds  me  from  them  all. 

PSALM    VH. 

Lord  my  God,  fince  I  have  placM 
my  trull  alone  in  thee, 
From  all  my  pcrfecutor's  rage 

do  thou  deliver  me. 
To  fave  me  from  my  threat'ning  foe* 

Lord  interpofe  thy  pow'r  ; 
Left,  like  a  favage  lion,  he 
my  hclplefs  foul  devour. 
4  If  I  am  guilty,  or  did  e'er 
again  ft  his  peace  combine  ; 
Nay,  if  I  had  not  fpar'd  his  life, 
Who  fought  unjuftly  mine  ; 

A  4  5  Let 


PSALM    VIIL 

5  Let  then  to  perfecuting  foes 

my  foul  become  <i  prey ; 
Let  them  to  earth  tread  down  my  life, 
in  dull  my  honor  lay. 

6  Arlfe,  and  let  thine  anger.  Lord, 

in  my  defence  engage; 
Exalt  thyfelf  above  my  foes, 

and  their  infulting  rage : 
Awake,  awake,  in  my  behalf, 

the  judgment  to  difpenfe, 
Which  thou  haft  righteoufly  ordain'd 

for  injur'd  innocence. 

7  So  to  thy  throne,  adoring  crowd* 

fhall  ft'ill  for  juftice  fly: 
Oh !  therefore  for  their  fake,  refumc 
-    thy  judgment-feat  on  high. 

8  Impartial  Judge  of  all  the  world,  , 

I  truft  my  caufe  to  thee ; 
According  to  my  juft  deferts, 
fo  let  thy  fentence  be. 

9  Let  wicked  arts  and  wicked  men 

together  be  overthrown ; 
But  guard  the  juft,  thou  God,  to  whom 

the  hearts  of  both  are  known. 
10,   II  God  mc  protedls,  not  only  me, 

but  all  of  upright  heart; 
And  daily  lays  up  wrath  for  thofc 

who  from  his  laws  depart. 

1 2  If  they  perfift,  he  whets  his  fword, 

hie  bow  ftands  ready  bent; 

13  Ev'n  now,  with  fwift  deftruftion  wing'd, 

his  pointed  fhafts  are  fent. 

14  The  plots  are  fruitlefs  which  my  foe 

unjuftly  did  conceive; 

15  The  pit  he  digg'dforme,  has  prov'd 

his  own  untimely  grave. 

16  On  his  own  head  his  fpite  returns, 

whilft  I  from  harm  am  free ; 
On  him  the  violence  isfalPn, 
which  he  defign'd  for  me. 

1 7  Therefore  will  I  the  righteous  ways 

of  providence  proclaim; 
I'll  fmg  the  praife  of  God  moft  high, 
and  celebrate  his  Name. 


■0 


PSALM     VIIL 

Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
within  this  earthly  frame. 

Through 


PSALM    IX. 

Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou! 

how  glorious  is  thy  Name ! 
In  heav'n  thy  wond'rous  afts  are  fung, 

nor  fully  reckon'd  there ; 
^  And  yet  thou  mak'ft  the  infant  tongue 

thy  boundlefs  praife  declare. 
Through  thee  the  weak  confound  the  ftrong, 

and  crufh  their  haughty  foes; 
And  fo  thou  quell  the  wicked  throng, 

that  thee  and  thine  oppofe. 

3  When  Heav'n,  thy  beauteous  work  on  high, 

employs  my  wond'ring  fight; 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  flcy, 
with  ftars  of  feebler  light. 

4  What's  man,  fay  I,  that,  Lord,  thou  lov'll 

to  keep  him  in  thy  mind? 
Or  what  his  offspring,  that  thou  prov'ft 
to  them  fo  wond'rous  kind? 

5  Him  next  in  pow'r  thou  didil  create 

to  thy  celeilial  train ; 

6  Ordain'd,  with  dignity  and  ftatc, 

o'er  all  thy  works  to  reign. 

7  They  jointly  own  his  pow'rful  fway; 

the  beafts  that  prey  or  graze; 

8  The  bird  that  wings  its  airy  way; 

the  fifh  that  cuts  the  feas. 

9  O  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

within  this  earthly  fram^e. 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou! 
how  glorious  is  thy  Name  ! 

PSALM     IX. 

1  "Tn  O  celebrate  thy  praife,  O  Lor^ 

I         I  will  my  heart  prepare; 
To  all  the  lill'ning  world,  thy  works, 
thy  wond'rous  works  declare. 

2  The  thought  of  them  fhall  to  my  foul 

exalted  pleafures  bring; 
Whilft  to  thy  name,  O  thou  Moft  Higli, 
triumphant  praife  I  fing. 

3  Thou  mad'ft  my  haughty  foes  to  turn 

their  backs  in  fhameful  flight: 
Struck  with  thy  prefence,  down  they  fell, 
they  perifh'd  at  thy  fight. 

4  Againfl  infulting  foes  advanc'd, 

thou  didll:  my  caufe  maintain; 

My  right  aflerting  from  thy  throne, 

where  truth  and  juftice  reign. 


'Vhi 


lo  P  S  A  L  M     IX, 

5  The  infolence  of  heathen  pride 

thou  hail  reduc'd  to  ihame; 
Their  wicked  offspring  quite  deflroy'dj 
and  blotted  out  their  name. 

6  Miilaken  foes,  your  haughty  threats 

are  to  a  period  come ; 
Our  city  ftands,  which  you  defign'd 

to  make  our  common  tomb. 
7,  8  The  Lord  forever  lives,  who  has 

his  righteous  throne  prepared, 
Impartial  juflice  to  difpenfe, 

to  punifh  or  reward. 

9  God  is  a  conftant  fure  defence 

againft  oppreffing  rage: 
As  troubles  rife,  his  needful  aids 
in  our  behalf  engage. 

10  Allthofe  who  have  his  goodnefs  prov'd 

will  in  his  truth  confide ; 
Whofe  mercy  ne'er  forfook  the  man 
that  on  his  help  rely'd. 

1 1  Sing  praifes  therefore  to  the  Lord, 

from  Sion,  his  abode; 
Proclaim  his  deeds,  till  all  the  world 
confefs  no  other  God. 

PART     II. 

J2  When  he  enquiry  makes  for  blood, 
he'll  call  the  poor  to  mind : 
The  injur'd  humble  man's  complaint 
relief  from  him  fliallhnd. 

13  Take  pity  on  my  troubles,  Lord, 

which  fpiteful  foes  create, 
Thou  that  haft  refcu'd  me  fo  oft 
from  death's  devouring  gate. 

14  In  Sion  then  I'll  {mg  thy  praife, 

to  allthatlove  thy  name; 
And,  with  louds  fliouts  cf  grateful  joy, 
thy  faving  pow'rpiociaim. 

15  Deep  in  the  pit  they  digg'd  for  me, 

the  heathen  pride  is  laid; 
Their  guilty  feet  to  their  own  fnare 
are  heedlefsly  betray'd. 

1 6  Thus,  by  the  juft  returns  he  makes, 

the  mighty  Lord  is  konwn; 
"While  wicked  men  by  their  ovrn  plots, 
are  (hamefully  o'erthrown. 

1 7  No  fmgle  fmner  fliall  efcape, 

by  privacy  obfcur'd; 


Nor 


P  S  A  L  M     X.  II 

Nor  nation,  from  his  juft  revenge, 
by  numbers  be  fecurM. 

1 8  His  fufF'ring  faints,  when  moft  diftrefs'd 

he  ne'er  forgets  to  aid ; 
Their  expe<5lations  fhall  be  crownM, 
though  for  a  time  delay 'd. 

19  Arife,  O  Lord,  affert  thy  pow'r, 

and  let  not  man  o'ercome; 
Defcend  to  judgment,  and  pronounce 
the  guilty  heathen's  doom. 

20  Strike  terror  through  the  nations  round, 

till,  by  confenting  fear, 
They  to  each  other,  and  themfelves, 
but  mortal  men  appear. 

PSALM     X. 

1  'T~^  HYprefence  why  withdraw'ft  thou, Lord? 

JL      why  hid'ft  thou  now  thy  face, 
When  difmal  times  of  deep  dillrefs, 
call  for  thy  wonted  grace  ? 

2  The  wicked,  fwell'd  with  lawlefs  pride, 

have  made  the  poor  their  prey  ; 
O  let  them  fall  by  thofe  defigns 
which  they  for  others  lay. 

3  Forftraight  they  triumph,  iffuccefs 

their  thriving  crimes  attend; 
And  fordid  wretches,  whom  God  hates, 
perverfely  they  commend. 

4  To  own  a  pow'r  above  themfelves, 

their  haughty  pride  difdains; 
And  therefore  in  their  llubborn  mind 
no  thoughtxDf  God  remains. 

5  Oppreflive  methods  they  purfue, 

and  all  their  foes  they  flight; 
Becaufe  thy  judgments  unobferv'd, 
are  far  above  their  fight.    • 

6  They  fondly  think  their  profp'rous  ftate 

fhall  unmolefled  be; 
They  think  their  vain  defigns  fhall  thrive, 
from  all  misfortunes  free. 

7  Vain  and  deceitful  is  their  fpeech, 

with  curfes  iill'd,  and  lies; 
By  which  the  mifchief  of  their  heart 
they  fludy  to  difguife. 

8  Near  public  roads  they  lie  conceal'd, 

and  all  their  art  employ, 
The  innocent  and  poor  at  once 
to  rilie  and  deflroy. 

Q  Not 


j2  P  S  A  L  M    XI. 

9  Not  lions,  couching  in  their  dens,  ,        \ 

furprife  their  heedlefs  prey 
With  greater  cunning,  or  exprefs 
more  favage  rage,  than  they. 
3  o  Sometimes  they  aft  the  harmlefs  man, 
and  modeft  looks  they  wear; 
That  fo  deceiv'd,  the  poor  may  lefs 
their  fudden  onfet  fear. 

PART     II. 

1 1  For  God,  they  think,  no  notice  takes 

of  their  unrighteous  deeds; 
He  never  minds  the  fuff 'ring  poor, 
nor  their  oppreflion  heeds. 

12  But  thou,  O  Lord,  at  length  arlfc, 

ftretch  forth  thy  mighty  arm ; 
And,  by  the  greatnefs  of  thy  pow'r, 
defend  the  poor  from  harm. 

1 3  No  longer  let  the  wicked  vaunt, 

and,  proudly  boafting,  fay, 
**  Tufh,  God  regards  not  what  we  do; 
"  he  never  will  repay.'' 

14  But  fure  thou  feeft,  and  all  their  deeds 

impartially  doft  try; 
The  orphan,  therefore,  and  the  poor, 
on  thee  for  aid  rely. 

1 5  Defencelefs  let  the  wicked  fall, 

of  all  their  ftrength  bereft; 
Confound,  O  God,  their  dark  defigns, 
till  no  remains  are  left. 

16  AfTert  thy  juft  dpminion,  Lord, 

which  fhall  forever  ftand ; 
Thou  who  the  heathen  didll  expel 
fromthis  thy  chofen  land. 

17  Thouhear'il  the  humble  fuppllcants, 

that  to  thy  throne  repair; 
Thou  firft  prepar'ft  their'  hearts  to  pray, 
and  then  accept'ft  their  pray'r. 

18  Thou,  in  thy  righteous  judgment,  weigh'ft 

the  fatherlefs  and  poor; 
That  fo  the  tyrants  of  the  earth 
may  perfecute  no  more. 

P  S  A  L  M    XL 

1  Q INCE  I  have  plac'd  my  trull  in  God, 
l^      a  refuge  always  nigh. 

Why  fhould  I,  like  a  tim'rous  bird, 
to  diftant  mountains  fly? 

2  Behold,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow, 

and  ready  fix  their  dart. 

Lurking 


PSALM    XII.  13 

Lurking  in  ambufh  to  dellroy 
the  men  of  upright  heart. 

3  When  once  the  firm  affurance  fails, 

which  public  faith  imparts, 
^Tis  time  for  innocence  to  fly 
from  fuch  deceitful  arts. 

4  The  Lord  hath  both  a  temple  here, 

and  righteous  throne  above ; 
Where  he  furveys  the  fons  of  men, 
and  how  their  councils  move. 

5  If  God  the  righteous,  whom  he  loves, 

for  trial  does  correft, 
What  muft  the  fons  of  violence, 
whom  he  abhors,  expeft  ? 

6  Snares,  fire,  and  brimflon?,  on  their  heads 

fhall  in  one  tempeft  fliow'r; 
This  dreadful  mixture  his  revenge 
into  their  cup  fhall  pour. 

7  The  righteous  Lord  will  righteous  deeds 

with  fignal  favour  grace. 
And  to  the  upright  man  difclofc 
the  brightnefs  of  his  face. 

PSALM     XIL 

1  C<  INCE  godly  men  decay,  O  Lord, 
li^      do  thou  my  caufe  defend ; 

For  fcarce  thefe  wretched  times  afford 
one  jufl  and  faithful  friend. 

2  One  neighbour  now  can  fcarce  believe 

what  t'other  does  impart; 
With  flattering  lips  they  all  deceive, 
and  with  a  double  heart. 

'5  But  lips  that  with  deceit  abound 
can  never  profper  long; 
God's  righteous  vengeance  will  confound 
the  proud  blafpheming  tongue. 

4  In  vain  thofe  foolifh  boaflers  fay, 

"  our  tongues  are  fure  our  own ; 
"  With  doubtful  words  we'll  ftill  betray, 
"  and  be  controul'd  by  none.'* 

5  For  God,  who  hears  the  fuff'ring  poor, 

and  their  oppreffion  knows. 
Will  foon  arife  and  give  them  refl, 
in  fpite  of  all  their  foes. 

6  The  word  of  God  (hall  fliill  abide, 

and  void  of  falfhood  be. 
As  is  the  filver,  fev'n  times  try*d,     * 
from  droffy  mixture  free. 

7  The 


14  PSALM     XIV. 

7  The  promife  of  his  aiding  gr?xe 

fliall  reach  its  purpos'd  end; 
His  fervants  from  this  faithful  race 
he  ever  fhall  defend. 

8  Then  (hall  the  wicked  be  perplex'd, 

nor  know  which  way  to  fly; 
When  thofe  whom  they  defpis'd  and  vex*d, 
fhall  be  advancM  on  high. 

PSALM     XIII. 

1  T  T  OW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord? 
XjL      mull  I  for  ever  mourn  ? 

How  long  wilt  thou  withdraw  from  me, 
Oh,  never  to  return  ? 

2  How  long  {hall  anxious  thoughts  my  foul> 

and  grief  my  heart  opprefs? 
How  long  my  enemies  infult, 
and  I  have  no  redrefs? 

3  Oh!  hear,  and  to  my  longing  eyes 

reft  ore  thy  wonted  light, 
And  fuddenly,  or  I  fhall  fleep 
in  eveilafting  night. 

4  Reftore  me,  left  they  proudly  boaft 

'twas  their  own  ftrengtii  o'ercame; 
Permit  not  them  that  vex  my  foul 
to' triumph  in  my  fhame. 

5  Since  I  have  always  plac'd  my  truft 

beneath  thy  mercy's  wing, 
Thy  faving  health  will  come;  and  then 
my  heart  with  joy  diall  fpring. 

6  Then  ftiall  my  fong,  with  praife  infpir'd, 

to  thee  my  God  afcend; 

Who  to  thy  fervant  in  diftrefs 

fuch  bounty  didft  extend. 

PSALM     XIV. 

1  O  U  RE  wicked  fools  muft  needs  fuppofe, 
C3      that  God  is  nothing  but  a  nam>c; 
Corrupt  and  lewd  their  pratlice  grows; 

no  breaft  is  warm'd  with  holy  flame. 

2  The  Lord  look'd  down  from  Heav'n's  high  tow'r, 

and  all  the  fons  of  men  did  view, 
To  fee  if  any  own'd  his  pow'r  ; 
if  any  truth  or  juftice  knew. 

3  But  all,  he  faw,  were  gone  afide, 

all  were  degen'rate  grown  andbafc; 
None  took  religion  for  their  guide, 
not  one  of  all  the  finful  race. 

4  But  can  thefe  workers  of  deceit 

be  allfo  dull  and  fenfelefs  grown, 

That 


PSALM     XVI.  15 

That  they,  like  bread  my  people  eat, 
and  God's  almighty  pow'r  difown? 

5  How  will  they  tremble  then  for  fear, 

when  his  juft  wrath  fhall  them  overtake? 
For  to  the  righteous  God  is  near. 
And  never  will  their  caufe  forfake. 

6  111  men,  in  vain,  with  fcorn  expofe 

thofe  methods  which  the  goodpurfue; 
Since  God  a  refuge  is  for  thofe, 

whom  his  juft  eyes  with  favour  view. 

7  Would  he  his  faving  pow'r  employ 

to  break  his  people's  fervile  band, 
Then  fhouts  of  univerfal  joy 

fhould  loudly  echo  through  the  land. 

PSALM    XV. 

1  T     ORD,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may 
1.  1      to  thy  bleft  courts  repair, 

Not,  ftranger-like,  to  vifit  them, 
but  to  inhabit  there? 

2  'Tis  he,  whofe  ev'ry  thought  and  deed 

by  rules  of  virtue  moves; 
Whofe  gen'rous  tongue  difdains  to  fpeak 
the  thing  his  heart  difproves. 

3  Who  never  did  a  flander  forge, 

his  neighbour's  fame  to  wound; 
Nor  hearken  to  a  falfe  report, 
by  malice  whifper'd  round. 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  pow'r, 

can  treat  with  juft  negieft; 
And  piety,  though  cloath'd  in  rags, 
rehgicufly  refpe^l. 

5  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  truft 

has  ever  firmly  flood; 
And  though  he  promife  to  his  lofs, 
he  makes  his  promife  good. 

6  Whofe  foul  in  ufury  difdains 

his  treafure  to  employ; 
Whom  no  rewards  can  ever  bribe 
the  guiltlefs  to  deilroy. 

7  The  man,  who  by  his  fteady  courfe 

has  happinefs  infur'd. 
When  earth's  foundation  (hakes,  fhall  fland, 
by  Providence  fecur'd. 

PSALM     XVL 
I    TpROTECT  me  from  my  cruel  foes, 
X        and  fl]ield  me.  Lord,  from  harm ; 
Becaufe  my  trufl  I  Hill  repcfe 
on  thv  Almightv  arm. 

2  Mj- 


i6  PSA  L  M    XVIIr 

2  My  foul  all  help  but  thine  does  flight, 

all  gods  but  thee  difown ; 
Yet  can  no  deeds  of  mine  requite 
the  goodnefs  thou  haft  fhown. 

3  But  thofe  that  ftridlly  virtuous  are, 

and  love  the  thing  that's  right, 
To  favour  always,  and  prefer, 
fhall  be  my  chief  delight. 

4  How  fhall  their  forrows  be  increased, 

who  other  gods  adore; 
Their  bloody  offerings  I  deteft, 
their  very  names  abhor. 

5  My  lot  is  fall'n  in  that  bleft  land 

where  God  is  truly  known; 
He  fills  my  cup  with  lib'ral  hand, 
'tis  he  fupports  my  throne. 

6  In  nature's  moft  dehghtful  fcenc 

m.y  happy  portion  lies; 
The  place  of  my  appointed  reign 
ail  otlier  lands  outvies. 

7  Therefore  my  foul  fhall  blefs  the  Lord, 

whofe  precepts  give  me  light ; 
And  private  counfel  ftill  afford 
in  forrows  difmal  night. 

8  I  ftrive  each  aftion  to  approve 

to  his  all-feeing  eye; 
No  danger  fhall  my  hopes  remove, 
becaufe  he  ftill  is  nigh. 

9  Therefore  my  heart  all  grief  defies, 

my  gloiy  does  rejoice ; 
My  flefli  fhall  reft,  in  hope  to  rife, 
wak'd  by  his  povsr'rful  voice. 

10  Thou,  Lord,  when  I  refign  my  breath, 

my  foul  from  hell  fhalt  free ; 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  One  in  death 
the  leaft  corruption  fee. 

1 1  Thou  ftialt  the  paths  of  life  difplay, 

which  to  thy  prefence  lead; 
Where  pleafures  dwell  without  allay, 
and  joys  that  never  fade. 

PSALM   xvn. 

1  'T^  O  my  juft  plea  and  fad  complaint 

X        attend,  O  righteous  Lord ; 
And  to  my  pray'r,  as  'tis  unfeign'd, 
a  gracious  ear  afford. 

2  As  In  thy  fight  I  am  appro v'd, 

lo  let  my  fentcnce  be; 


And 


PSALM    XVII.  17 

And  with  impartial  eyes,  O  Lord, 
my  upright  dealing  fee. 

3  For  thou  haft  fearch'd  my  heart  by  day, 

and  vifited  by  night ; 
And,  on  the  ftri<?teft  trial,  found 

its  fecret  motions  right. 
Nor  (hall  thy juftice,  Lord,  alone 

my  heart's  defigns  acquit ; 
For  I  hav^  purpos'd  that  my  tongue 

fliall  no  offence  commit. 

4  I  know  wh:it  wicked  men  would  do;, 

their  fafety  to  maintain  ; 
But  me  thy  juft  and  mild  commands 
ftom  bloody  paths  reftrain. 

5  That  I  may  ftill,  in  fpite  of  wrongs? 

my  innocence  fecure, 
0  guide  me  in  thy  righteous  ways.,  - 

and  make  my  footfteps  fiire. 

6  Since,  heretofore,  I  ne'er  in  vain 

to  thee  my  pray'r  addrefs'd  ; 
O!   now,  iny  God,  incline  thine  ear 
.  to  this  ray  juft  requeft. 

7  The  wonders  of  thy  truth  and  love 

in  my  defence  engage  i 
Thou,  whofe  right  h-^nd  preferves  thy  faints 

From  their  oppreftbr's  rage.      .  ■    '    - 

PART     II, 

8,  9  O!  keep  me  in  thy  tend'reft  care  ; 
thy  ftielt'ring  wings  ftretch  out, 
To  guard  mc  lafe  from  favage  foes, 
that  compafs  me  about : 

10  Overgrown    with  luxury,  Inclos'd 

in  their  own  fat  they  lie  ; 
And,  with  a  proud  blafpheming  mouth, 
both  God  and  man  defy. 

1 1  Well  may  they  boaft,  for  they  have  now 

my  paths  encompafs'd  round  ; 
Their  eyes  at  watch,  their  bodies  bow'd. 
and  couching  on  the  ground  ; 

12  In  pofture  of  a  lion  fet, 

when  greedy  of  his  prey  ; 
Or  a  young  lion,  when  he  lurks 
within  a  covert  way. 

1 3  Arife,  O  Lord,  defeat  their  plot«, 

their  fwelHng  rage  controul ; 
From  wicked  men,  who  are  thy  fword, 
deliver  thou  my  foul  : 

B  14  From 


iS  PSALM    XVIII. 

14  From  worldly  men,  thy  (harpeft  fcourge, 

whole  portion's  here  below  ; 
Who,  fill'd  with  earthly  {lores,  afpirc 
no  other  blifs  to  know. 

15  Their  race  is  numerous,  that  partake 

their  fubftance  while  they  live  ; 
Their  heirs  furvive,  to  whom  they  may 
the  vaft  remainder  give. 

16  But  I,  in  uprightneis,  thy  face 

(hall  view  without  controul ; 
And,  waking,  Tnall  its  image  find 
reflected  in  my  foul. 

_      PSALM     XVIII. 
j  O  change  of  time  fhall  ever  (hock 
my  firm  affeftion,  Lord,  to  thee 
For  thou  haft:  always  been  my  rock, 
a  fort'refs  and  defence  to  me. 


N 


Thou,  my  deHv'rerart,  my  God; 

my  truft  is  in  thy  mighty  pow'r; 
Thou  art  my  (hield  from  foes  abroad, 

at  home  my  fafeguard  and  my  tow'r. 
3  To  thee  I  will  addrefs  my  pray'r, 

to  whom  all  praife  we  juftly  owe; 
So  fhall  I,  by  thy  watchful  care, 

be  guarded  from  my  treacherous  foe. 
4,  5  By  floods  of  wicked  men  diftrefs'd, 

with  feas  of  forrow  compafs'd  round. 
With  dire  infernal  pangs  opprefs'd, 

in  death's  unwieldy  fetters  bv-.und  5 

6  To  heav'n  I  made  my  mournful  pray'r, 

to  God  addrefs'd  my  humble  moan; 
Who  gracioudy  inclin'd  his  ear, 

and  heard  me  from  his  lofty  throne. 
PART     IL 

7  When  God  arofe  my  part  to  take, 

the  confcious  earth  v/as  {truck  with  fear; 
The  hills  did  at  his  prefence  Paake, 
nor  could  his  dreadful  fury  bear. 

8  Thick  clouds  of  fmoke  difpers'd  abroad, 

enfigns  of  wrath,  before  him  came; 
Devouring  fire  around  him  glow'd, 
that  coals  were  kindled  at  its  flame, 
y  He  left  the  beauteous  realms  of  light, 

whilft  heav'n  bow'd  down  its  awful  head; 
Beneath  his  feet  fubflantial  night 
was  like  a  fable  carpet  fpread. 
10  The  chariot  of  the  King  of  kings, 
Vv'hich  adive  troops  of  angels  drew. 

On 


PSALM    XVIIL  19 

On  a  ilrong  tempeft*s  rapid  wings, 

with  moll  amazing  fwiftnefs  flew. 
11,12  Black  watery  mifts  and  clouds  conipir'd, 

with  thickeft  fluades  his  face  to  veil ; 
But  at  his  brightnefs  foon  retir'd, 

And  fell  in  (liow'rs  of  fire  and  hail. 

13  Through  Heav'ns  wi  'e  arch  a  thund'nng  I'til, 

God's  angry  voioc  did  loiKJiy  roar  ;      -        ... 
While  earth's  fad  face  with  heaps  of  hail, 
and  flakes  of  fire,  was  cov<:rM  o'et^i"  '  '"' 

14  His  fharpcn'd  arrows  round  he  threw, 

which  made  his  fcatter'd  foes  retreat  ; 
Like  darts  his  nimble  light'nings  flew, 
and  quickly  finifli'd  their  defeat. 

15  The  deep  its  fecret  ftore^  difclos'd, 

the  world's  foundations  naked  lay  ; 
By  his  avenging  wrath  expos'd, 

which  fiercely  rag'd  that  dreadful  day, 

PART      III. 

16  The  Lord  did  on  my  fide  engage; 

from  Heav'n,  his  throne,  my  cauie  upheld  ; 
And  fnatch'd  me  from  the  furious  rage 

of  threat'ning  waves,  that  proudly  fvveird. 

17  Godhisrefiltlefs  pow'r  employ'd 

my  ftrongell  foes  attempts  to  break  ; 
Who  e]fe  with  eafe  had  foon  deftroy'd 
the  weak  defence  that  I  could  make. 

1 8  Their  fubtle  rage  had  near  prevail'd, 

w^hen  I  dlftrefs'd  and  friendlefs  lay  ; 
But  llili,   when  other  fuccours  fail'd, 
God  was  my  firm  fupport  and  flay. 

19  From  dangers  that  inclos'd  me  round, 

he  brought  me  forth,  and  fet  me  free  ; 
For  fom.e  juft  caufe  his  goodnefs  found, 
that  mov'd  him  to  delip-ht  in  me. 

o 

20  Becaufe  in  me  no  guilt  remains, 

God  does  his  gracious  help  extend  : 
My  hands  are  free  from  bloody  llains  ; 

therefore  the  Lord  is  fl:ill  my  friend. 
21,  22   For  I  his  judgments  keep  in  fight, 

in  his  juil  paths  I  always  trod  ; 
I  never  did  his  ftatutes  flight, 

nor  loofely  wander'd  from  my  God, 

23,  24  But  fliill  miy  foul,  fincere  and  pure, 
did  ev'n  from  darling  fins  refrain  ; 
His  favours  therefore  yet  endure, 

becaufe  thv  heart  and  hands  are  clean. 

B  2  PART 


20  PS  A  L  M    XVIIL 

P  A  R  T    IV. 

25,  26  Thcu  fuit'itjO  Lord,  thy  righteous  way  f 

to  various  paths  of  human-kind  ; 
They  who  for  mercy  merit  praife, 

with  thee  fhall  wond'rous  mercy  find. 
Thou  to  the  juft  (halt  juftice  fiiow  ; 

the  pure  thy  purity  ihali  fee  : 
Such  as  perverfely  choofe  to  go, 

fhall  meet  with  due  returns  from  thee, 

27,  28  That  he  the  humble  foul  will  fave, 
and  crufh  the  haughty's  boafted  mighty 
In  me  the  Lord  an  inftance  gave, 

whofe  darknefs  he  has  turn'd  to  light,: 

29  On  his  firm  fuccour  I  rely'd, 

and  did  o'er  numVous  foes  prevail ; 
Nor  fear'd,  whilft  he  was  on  my  fide, 
the  beft-defended  walls  to  fcale. 

30  For  God's  defigns  (hall  ftill  fucceedy 

his  word  will  bear  the  utmoft  ted  ; 
He's  a  f^rong  fiiield  to  all  that  need,, 
and  on  his  fure  proteftion  reft. 

3 1  Who  then  deferves  to  be  ador'd, 

but  God,  on  whom,  m.y  hopes  depend  ? 
Or  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 
can  with  refifclefs  pow'r  defend  ? 
PART    V. 
33,  33  'Tis  God  that  girds  my  armour  on^ 
and  all  my  juft  defigna  fulfils  ; 
Through  him  my  feet  can  fwiftly  run,, 
and  nimbly  climb  the  fteepeft  hills» 

34  Lefibns  of  war  from  him  I  take, 

and  manly  weapons  learn  to  wield  ; 
Strong  "bows  of  ileel  with  eafe  I  brsakj 
forc'd  by  my  ftronger  arms  to  yield. 

35  The  buckler  of  his  faving  health 

protects  me  from  alTaulting  foes  ; 
His  hand  fuftains  me  ftill ;  my  wealth, 
and  greatnefs-  from  his  bounty  flowsv 

36  My  goings  he  enlarg'd  abroad, 

till  then  to  narrow  paths  confin'd  ^ 
And,  Vv'hen  in  llipp'ry  ways  I  trod, 
the  method  of  my  fteps  defign'd. 

37  Through  him  I  num'rous  hofts  defeat, 

and  flying  fquadrons  captive  take  ; 
Nor  from  my  fierce  purfuit  retreat, 
till  I  a  final  conqueft  make. 

38  Cover'd  with  wounds,  in  vain  they  try 

their  vanquifh'd  heads  again^  to  re^r  ; 


Spite 


PSALM    XVIII.  21 

Spit€  of  their  boafted  ftrength,  they  He 
beneath  my  feet,  and  grovel  there. 

39  God,  when  frefli  armies  take  the  field. 

Recruits  my  fl^rength,  my  courage  warms  ; 
He  makes  my  ftrong  oppofers  yield, 
fubdu'd  by  my  prevailing  arms. 

40  Through  him  the  necks  of  proftrate  foes 

my  conqu'ring  feet  in  triumph  prefs  ; 
Aided  by  him,  I  root  out  thofe, 
who  hate  and  envy  my  fuccefs. 

41  With  loud  complaints  all  friends  they  try*d  ; 

but  none  was  able  to  defend  ; 
At  length  to  God  for  help  they  cryM  ; 
but  God  would  no  affiftance  lend. 

42  Like  flying  duft,  which  winds  purfue, 

their  broken  troops  I  fcatter'd  round  ; 
Their  flaughter'd  bodies  forth  I  threw, 
like  loathfome  dirt,  that  clogs  the  ground. 

PART     VI. 

43  Our  factious  tribes,  at  llrife  till  now, 

by  God's  appointment  me  obey  ; 
The  heathen  to  my  fceptre  bow, 

and  foreign  nations  own  my  fway.     ^ 

44  Remoteft  realms  their  homage  fend, 

when  my  fuccefsful  name  they  hear  5 
Strangers  for  my  commands  attend, 
charm'd  with  refpe6i,  oraw'd  by  fear. 

45  Ail  to  my  fummons  tamely  yield, 

or  foon  in  b-attls  are  difmay'd  ; 
For  ftronger  holds  they  quit  the  field, 
and  dill  in  ftrongell  holds  afraid. 

46  Let  the  eternal  Lord  be  prais'd, 

the  rock  on  whofe  defence  I  reft  \ 

To  higheft  Heav'ns  his  Name  be  rais'd, 

who  me  with  his  falvation  biefsM  ! 

47  *Tis  God  that  ftill  fuppcrts  my  right ; 

his  juft  revenge  my  foes  purfues  ; 
*Tis  he,  that,  with  reuillefs  miglit, 
fierce  nations  to  my  yoke  fubdues. 

48  My  uriiverfal  fafec^iiard  he  ! 

from  whom  my  lafling  honours  flow  ; 
He  made  me  great,  and  fet  me  free 
from  my  remorfelels  bloody  foe. 

49  Therefore,  to  celebrate  his  fame, 

miy  grateful  voice  to  Heav'n  I'll  raife  ; 
And  nations,  ftrangers  to  his  Name, 
fhall  thus  be  taught  to  fing  his  praife  : 

B  3  50  **  God 


;  PSALM     XIX. 

50  "  God  to  his  king  deliv'rance  fends  ; 
"  fhows  his  anointed  fignal  grace  ; 
**  His  mercy  evermore  extends 

"  to  David,  and  his  promis'd  race." 

PSALM    XIX. 

1  »'  B  ^  HE  Heav'ns  declare  thy  glory,  Lord; 

I         v.'hich  that  alone  can  fill ; 
The  firmament  and  ftars  exprefs 
their  great  Creator's  {kill. 

2  The  dawn  of  each  returning  day 

frefh  beams  of  knowledge  brings  ; 
And  from  the  dark  returns  of  night 
divine  inftru^^ion  fprings. 

3  Their  powerful  language  to  no  realm 

or  region  is  coniin'd  ; 
'Tis  nature's  voice,  and  underllood 
alike  by  all  mankind. 

4  Their  doftrine  does  its  facred  fenfe 

through  earth's  extent  dlfplay  ; 
Whofe  bright  contents  the  circling  fun 
does  round  the  world  convey. 

5  No  bridegroom  on  his  nuptial  day, 

has  frch  a  chearful  face  ; 
No  giant  does  like  him  rejoice 
to  run  his  glorious  race. 

6  From  call  to  weft,  from  well  to  eaft, 

his  reftlefs  courfe  he  goes  ; 
And,  through  his  progrcfs,  chearful  light 
and  vital  warmth  beilows. 

PART    n. 

7  God's  perfcfl  lav*-  co averts  the  foul ; 

reclaims  from  falfe  deli  res  ; 
With  facred  wifdom  his  fure  word 
the  ignorant  infpires. 

8  The  ilatutes  of  the  Lord  are  juil, 

and  bring  fmcere  delight ; 
His  pure  commands  in  fcarch  of  truth 
airilh  the  feebleft  fight. 

9  His  perfect  worlhip  here  is  fix'd, 

on  fure  foundations  laid  ; 
Hie  equal  laws  are  in  the  fcales 
of  truth  and  juftice  weigh'd  ; 

10  Of  more  efteem  than  golden  mines, 

of  gold  refin'd  with  fliill ; 
More  fweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 
that  from  the  comb  diftil. 
( I   My  trufty  counfellors  they  are, 
und  friendly  warnings  give  ; 

Diviae 


P  S  A  L  M     XX.  23 

Divine  rewards  attend  on  thofe,  ; 

who  by  thy  precepts  live. 

12  But  what  frail  man  obferves  how  ofi; 

he  does  from  virtue  fall  ? 
O  cleanfe  me  from  my  fecret  faults, 
thou  God  that  know'il  them  all ! 

13  Let  no  prefumptuous  fin,  O  Lord, 

dominion  have  o'er  mc  ; 
That,  by  thy  grace  preferv'd,  I  may  $ 

the  great  tranfgreflion  flee. 
14.  So  fhall  my  pray'r  andpraifes  be 

with  thy  acceptance  blell ; 
And  I  fecure  on  thy  defence, 

my  Strength  acd  Saviour,  reft. 

P  S  A  L  M     XX. 

1  T"^  HE  Lord  to  thy  requeil  attend, 

1         and  hear  thee  in  diftrefs  ; 
The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defend, 
and  grant  thy  arms  fuccefs  : 

2  To  aid  thee  from  on  high  repair, 

and  ftrength  from  Sion  give  ; 

3  Remember  all  thy  offerings  there, 

thy  facrifice  receive  ■: 

4  To  compafs  thy  own  heart's  defire 

thy  counfels  ftill  diredl ; 
Make  kindly  all  events  confpire 
to  bring  them  to  effect. 

5  To  thy  falvation,  Lord,  for  aid 

we  chearfully  repair. 
With  banners  in  thy  name  difphy^d  ; 
**  The  Lord  accept  thy  pray'r." 

6  Our  hopes  are  fix'd,  that  now  the  Lord 

otrr  fcv'reign  will  defend  ; 
From  Heav'n  refiillefs  aid  afford, 
and  to  his  pray'r  attend. 

7  Some  truft  in  deeds  for  war  defign'd  ; 

on  chariots  lome  rely  ; 
Againfl  them  all  we'll  call  to  mind 
the  power  of  God  mo  ft  high. 
0   But  from  their  fteeds  and  chariots  thrown, 
behold  them  through  the  plain, 
Diforder'd,  broke,  and  trampled  down, 
whilft  firm  our  troops  remain. 
9  Still  fave  us,   Lord,  and  ftill  proceed 
our  rightful  caufe  to  blefs  ; 
Hear,   King  of  Heav'n,  in  times  of  need, 
the  pray'rs  that  we  addiefs. 

B  4  PSALM 


24  PSALM     XXI. 

PSALM    XXL 

1  np*  HE  king,  O  Lord,  with  fongs  of  praife, 

X        fl^all  in  thy  ilrength  rejoice  ; 
With  thy  falvation  crown'd,  fiiall  raife 
to  Keaven  his  chearful  voice. 

2  For  thouj  whate'er  his  lips  requeft, 

not  only  doll  impart  ; 
But  hail,  with  thy  acceptance,  blell 
the  v/ifhes  of  his  heart, 

3  Thy  goodnefs  and  thy  tender  care. 

have  all  his  hopes  outgone  ; 
A  crown  of  gold  thou  mad' ft  him  wear^ 
and  fett'ft  it  firmly  on. 

4  He  pray'd  for  life  ;  and  thou,  O  Lord, 

did'fl;  to  his  prayer  attend, 
And  graciouily  to  him  afford 
a  life  that  ne'er  fliall  end. 

5  Thy  fure  defence  through  nations  round 

has  fpread  his  glorious  name  : 
And  his  fuccefsful  aftions  crown'd 
with  m.ai|efl:y  and  fame. 

6  Eternal  bleffings  thou  beftow' ft, 

and  mak'ft  his  joys  increafe  ; 
Whiift  thou  to  him  unclouded  fliow'ft 
the  brightnefs  of  thy  face. 
PART     IL 

7  Becaufe  the  king  on  God  alone 

for  timely  aid  relies  ; 
His  mercy  ftill  fupports  his  throne, 
and  all  his  wants  fupplies. 

8  But,  righteous  Lord,  thy  ftubborn  focQ 

fhall  feel  thy  heavy  hand  ; 
Thy  vengeful  arm  fhall  find  out  thofe, 
that  hate  thy  mild  command. 

9  When  thou  againft  them  doft  engages 

thy  juft  but  dreadful  doom 
Shall,  like  a  glowing  oven's  rage, 
their  hopes  and  them  confume. 

10  Nor  fhall  thy  furious  anger  ceafe, 

or  with  their  ruin  end  ; 
But  root  out  all  their  guilty  race, 
and  to  their  feed  extend. 

1 1  For  all  their  thoughts  were  fet  on  ill, 

their  hearts  en  malice  bent ; 
But  thou  with  watchful  care  didft  ftill 
the  ill  effecEls  prevent. 
2  2  While  they  their  fwift  retreat  fliall  make 
to  'fcape  thv  dreadful  mightj 

Thy 


PSALM    XXII.  35 

Thy  fwiftcr  arrows  fhall  o'ertake, 

and  gall  them  in  their  flight. 
1 3  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wond'ious  llrength  difclofe, 

and  thus  exalt  thy  fame  ; 
Whilft  we  glad  iongs  of  praife  compofc  • 

to  thy  Almighty  Name. 

PSALM     XXIL 

1  TV /fY  God,  my  God,  why  leaved  thou  me 
XVX      when  I  with  anguifli  faint  ? 

O  !   why  fg  far  from  me  removM, 
and  from  my  loud  complaint  ? 

2  All  day,  but  all  the  day  unheard^ 

to  thee  do  I  complain  ; 
With  cries  implore  relief  all  night, 
but  cry  all  night  in  vain. 

3  Yet  thou  art  ftlll  the  righteous  Judge 

of  innocence  opprefs'd  ; 
And  therefore  IfraePs  praifes  are 

of  right  to  thee  addrefs'd. 
4,  5  On  thee  our  anceftors  rely'd, 

and  thy  deliverance  found  ; 
Withplous  confidence  they  pray'dj 

and  with  fuccefs  were  crown'd. 

6  But  I  am  treated  like  a  worm  ; 

like  none  of  human  birth  ; 
Not  only  by  the  great  revil'd, 
but  made  the  rabble's  mirth. 

7  With  laughter  all  the  gazing  crowd 

my  agonies  furvey ; 
They  fhoot  the  lip,  they  fhake  the  heady 
and  thus  deriding  fay  ; 

8  "  In  God  he  trailed,  boafling  oft 

**  that  he  v/as  Heaven's  delight  ; 
^*  Let  God  come  down  to  fave  him  nowj 
*'  and  own  his  favourite.'* 

P  A  R  T    n. 

9  Thou  mad'll  my  teeming  mother's  womb 

a  living  ofFspiIng  bear  ; 
When  but  a  fuckling  at  the  bread, 
I  was  thy  early  care. 

10  Thou,  guardian  like,  didft  (lileld  from  wrongL 

my  helplefs  infant  days  ; 
And  fince  hall  been  my  God,  and  guide 
through  hfe's  bewllder'd  wayj. 
i  I   Withdraw  not  then  fo  far  from  me, 
when  trouble  Is  fo  nigh  ; 
O,  fend  me  help  !  thy  help,  on  which 
I  only  can  rely. 

IZ  High 


26  PS  A  L  M     XXIL 

1 2  High  pamper'd  bulls^  a  frowning  herd, 

from  Bafan's  foreft  met. 
With  ftrength  proportion'd  to  their  rage, 
have  me  around  befet. 

13  They  gape  on  me,  and  ev'ry  mouth 

a  yawning  grave  appears  ; 
The  defert  lion's  favage  roar 
lefs  dreadful  is  than  theirs. 
PART     III. 

14  My  blood  like  M'^ater's  fpill'd,  my  joints 

are  rack'd  and  out  of  frame  ; 
My  heart  diffolves  within  my  breail, 
like  wax  before  the  flame. 

15  My  ftrength  hke  potter's  earth,  is  parch*d; 

my  tongue  cleaves  to  my  jaws  ; 
And  to  the  filent  fhades  of  death 
my  fainting  foul  withdraws. 

16  Like  blood-hounds,  to  furround  me,  they 

in  pack'd  alTemblies  meet : 
They  pierc'd  my  innofenfive  hands  ; 
they  pierc'd  my  harmlefs  feet. 

1 7  My  body's  rack'd,  till  all  my  bones 

diftinftly  may  be  told  ; 

Yet  fuch  a  fpeftack  of  w^oe 

as  paftime  they  behold. 

1 8  As  fpoil,  my  garments  they  divide, 

lots  for  my  vefture  call ; 

19  Therefore  approach,  O  Lord,  my  ftrength, 

and  to  my  fuccoiir  hafte. 

20  From  their  /harp  fwords  protedl  thou  me; 

of  all  but  life  bereft  : 
Nor  let  my  darling  in  the  pow'r 
of  cruel  dogs  be  left. 

2 1  To  fave  me  from  the  lion's  jaws, 

thy  prefent  fuccour  fend  ; 

As  once,  from,  goring  unicorns, 

thou  didlL  my  life  defend. 

22  Then  to  my  brethren  I'll  declare 

the  triumphs  of  thy  Name  ; 
'        In  prefence  of  afiembled  faints 

thy  glory  thus  proclaim  ; 
.  23   "Ye  worftiippers  of  Jacob's  God, 
"  all  you  of  Ifrael's  line, 
*'  O  praife  the  Lord,  and  to  your  praife 
**"  fincere  obedience  join. 
24  "  He  ne'er  difdain'd  on  low  diftreft 
*'  to  caft  a  gracious  eye  ; 
*'  Nor  turn'd  from  poverty  his  face, 
**  but  hearG  its  humble  cry.'* 


PART 


PSALM    XXIIi;  27 

P  A  R  T    IV. 

25  Thus,  in  thy  facred  courts,  will  I 

my  chearful  thanks  exprefs  ; 
In  prefence  of  thy  faints  perform 
the  vows  of  my  diftrefs. 

26  The  meek  companions  of  my  grief 

fhall  find  my  table  fpread  ; 
And  all  that  feek  the  Lord,  fhall  be 
with  joys  immortal  fed. 

27  Then  Oiall  the  giad  converted  world 

to  God  their  homage  pay; 
And  fcatter'd  nations  of  the  earth 
one  Sov'reign  Lord  obey. 

28  'Tis  his  fupreme  prerogative 

o'erfabjefi  kings  to  reign  ; 
'Tis  juft  that  he  ihculd  rule  the  world, 

Vv^ho  does  the  world  fuflaln.  -  ' 

29  The  rich,  who  are  with  plenty  fed, 

his  bounty  mnft  confefs  5 
The  fons  of  want,  by  him  rellevM* 

tbeii  gen'rcus  Patron  blefs. 
With  humble  wor(hIp  to  his  throne 

they  all  for  aid  i-efort ; 
That  pow'r,  which  firfl  their  beings  gave, 

can  only  them  fupport. 
30,  31   Then  {hall  a  chofen  fpotlefs  race, 

devoted  to  his  Name, 
To  their  admiring  heirs  his  truth, 

and  glorious  a6ts,  proclaim. 

PSALM     XXIII. 

;   ^  I  '^HE  Lord  himfelf,  the  mighty  Lordj, 
£         vouchfafes  to  be  my  Guide  ; 
The  Shepherd,  by  whofe  conftant  care, 
my  wants  are  all  fupply'd. 

2  In  tender  grafs  he  makes  me  feed, 

and  gently  there  rcpofe  ;  ■ 

Then  leads  me  to  cool  fhades,  and  v/hefe 

refrefhing  water  flows.  '  -^ 

3  He  does  my  wand'ring  foul  reclaim,  -'  • 

and,  to  his  endlefs  praife,  '  " 

Inftrufl  with  hum.ble  zeal  to  walk, 
in  his  moil  righteous  ways. 

4  I  pafs  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 

from  fear  and  danger  free  ; 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  ilaff 
defend  and  comfort  me. 
r   In  prefence  of  my  fpiteful  foes 
he  does  my  table  Ipread  ; 

He 


28  PSALM    XXIV. 

He  crowns  my  cup  with  cheariul  wine, 

with  oil  anoints  my  head. 
6  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wond'rous  love 

through  all  rry  li^e  extend. 
That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 

and  in  his  temple  fpead. 

PSALM     XXIV. 

I    'nr^  HE  fpaclo'^s  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
JL        the  Lord's  het  f  dnefs  is ; 
The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein, 
by  fov'reign  right  are  his. 
.  2  He  fram'd  and  fix'd  it  on  the  feas  ; 
and  his  Almighty  hmd. 
Upon  inconffe'int  floods,  has  made 
the  liable  fabric  fiand. 

3  But  for  himfelf,  this  Lord  of  all 

one  chofen  feat  defign'd  ; 

O !  who  (hall  to  that  facred  hill 

deferv'd  admittance  find  ? 

4  The  man,  whofe  hands  and  heart  are  purc> 

whofe  thoughts  from  pride  are  free  ; 
Who  honeft  poverty  prefers 
to  gainful  perjury. 

5  This,  this  is  he,  on  whom  the  Lord 

fliall  {how'r  his  bleffings  dov/n  ; 
Whom  God,  his  Saviour,  fliall  vouchfafe 
with  righteoufnefs  to  crown. 

6  Such  is  the  race  of  faints,  by  whom 

the  facred  courts  are  trod  ; 
And  fuch  the  profelytes  that  feek 
the  face  of  Jacob's  God. 

7  Eredt  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ; 

unfold,  to  entertain 
The  King  of  Glory  :  fee  !  he  comeG 
with  his  celeftiai  train. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ?  who  ? 

the  Lord,  for  ftrength  renown'd  ? 
In  battle  mighty  ;  o'er  his  foes 

eternal  vi£lor  crowii'd. 
^  Ereft  your  heads,  ye  gates  ;  unfdid 

in  ftate  to  entertain 
The  King  of  Glory  :  fee  !  he  comes 

with  all  his  fhining  train. 
SO  V/ho  is  the  King  of  Glory  ?  who  ? 

the  Lord  of  hoils  renown'd  ; 
Of  glory  he  alone  is  King, 

v;ho  is  with  glory  ctowu'd. 


PSALM 


P  SAL  M    XXV.  29 

PSALM    XXV. 
I,  2  '  I  ^O  God,  in  whom  I  tiuft, 

X        I  lift  my  heart  and  voice  j   ^^  --  -    -'- 
O  !  let  me  not  be  put  to  fhamc,  ''^  o^^'''  Y^^T 

nor  let  my  foes  rejoice. 
3  Thofe  who  on  thee  rely, 
let  no  difgrace  attend  ; 
Be  that  the  fhamefid  lot  of  fuch, 
as  wilfully  offend. 
4,  5  To  me  thy  ti  uth  impnrt, 
and  lead  me  in  thy  way  ; 
For  thou  art  he  that  brings  me  help  i 
on  thee  I  w'^'t  aH  day. 

6  Thy  meicies,  a';d  thy  love, 

O  Lord,  recall  to  mind  ; 

And  graci  'uHy  cor.«-inue  11*11, 

as  tht;u  vvert  ever,  kind. 

7  Let  all  my  youthful  crimes 

be  blotted  out  by  thee  ; 
And,  for  thy  wond'r»>us  goodnefs  fake, 
in  mercy  think  on  me, 

8  His  mercy,  and  his  t^uth, 

the  righteous  Lord  difplays. 
In  bringing  wandering  finnershome, 

and  teaching  them  his  ways.  •    . 

9  He  thofe  in  juftice  guides, 

who  his  direftion  feek  ; 
And  in  his  facred  paths  fhall  lead 
the  humble  and  the  meek. 

10  Through  all  the  ways  of  God 

both  truth  and  mercy  fhine, 
To  fuch  as,  with  religious  hearts, 
to  his  bleft  will  incline. 

PART     n. 

1 1  Since  mercy  is  the  grace, 

that  moft  exalts  thy  fame. 
Forgive  my  heinous  lin,   O  Lord, 

and  fo  advance  thy  Name.  * 

1 2  Who'er,  with  humble  fear, 

to  God  his  duty  pays. 
Shall  find  the  Lord  a  faithful  guide, 
in  all  his  righteous  ways. 

1 3  His  quiet  foul  with  peace 

fhall  be  for  ever  blefs*d  ; 
And  by  his  num'rous  race  the  land 
fucceffively  poffefs'd. 

14  For  God  to  all  his  faints 

his  fecret  will  imparts, 

And 


30  PSALM    XX  VI. 


And  does  his  gracious  covenant  write 
in  tbeir  obedient  hearts. 

15  To  him  I  lift  my  eyes, 

and  wait  his  timely  aid, 
Who  breaks  the  flrong  and  treach'rous  fnare, 
which  for  my  feet  was  laid. 

16  O!   turn,  and  all  my  griefs, 

in  mercy,  Lordj  redrefs  ; 
For  I  am  compafs'd  round  with  woes, 
and  plung'd  in  deep  diflrefs. 

1 7  The  fcrrows  of  my  heart 

to  mighty  fums  increafe  ; 
O !  from  this  dark  and  difmal  ftate 
my  troubled  foul  releafe ! 

18  Do  thou,  with  tender  eyes, 

my  fad  affliftion  fee  ; 
Acquit  me.   Lord,  and  from  my  guilt 
entirely  fet  me  free. 

19  Confider,  Lord,  my  foes, 

how  vail  tlieir  numbers  grow. 
What  lawlefs  force  and  rage  they  ufe, 
what  boundlefs  hate  they  (how, 

20  Protecl:,  and  fet  my  foul 

from  their  fierce  malice  free  ; 
Nor  let  me  be  alham'd,  who  place 
my  iledfall  truft  in  thee. 

21  Let  all  my  righteous  acts 

to  full  perfe6lion  rife  : 
Becaufe  my  firm  and  conltant  hope 
on  thee  alone  relics. 

22  To  Ifrael's  chofen  race 

continue  ever  kind ; 
And,  in  the  midft  of  all  their  wants, 
let  them  thy  fuccour  find. 

PSALM     XXVL 
I    JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths 
J       of  righteoufnefs  have  trod  ; 
I  cannot  fail,  who  all  my  truil 
repofe*on  thee,  my  God. 
2,  3   Search  thou  my  heart,  whofe  innocence 
will  (hine  the  more  'tis  try'd  ; 
For  I  have  kept  thy  grace  in  view, 
and  made  thy  truth  my  guide. 

4  I  never  for  companions  took 

the  idle  or  profane; 
No  hypocrite,  with  all  his  arts, 
could  e'er  my  friendfhip  gain. 

5  I  hate  the  bufy  plotting  crew,     ^ 

who  make  diilraded  times  ;  * 

And 


And  fliun  their  wicked  comp,any,  _ 
as  I  avoid  their  crimes.       ,^^^  f 
6  I'll  wafh  my  hands  in  innocence, 
and'bring  a  heart  fo  pure, 
That,  when  thy  altar  I  approach, 
ray  welcome  fliall  feciire. 
7,  8  My  thanks  I'll  publifh  there,  and  tell 
how  thy  renown  excels  ; 
That  feat  iffords  me  molt  delight, 
in  which  thy  honovir  dwells. 
9  Pafs  not  on  me  the  fmners'  doom, 
wdio  murder  make  their  trade  ; 

I  o  Who  others'  rights,  by  fecret  bribes, 

of  open  force,  Invade. 

I I  But  I  will  walk  in  paths  of  truth, 

and  innocence  purfue  ; 
Proteft  me,  therefore,  and  to  me 

thy  mercies.   Lord,  renew, 
12   In  fplte  of  all  aifaultlng  foes, 

I  ft  ill  maintain  my  ground  ; 
And  fliall  furvive  among  thy  faints, 

thy  praifes  to  refound. 

PSALM      XXVII. 

1  ^XT-HOM  fhould  Ifear,fmceGodtome 

V  T         Is  faving  health  and  light  ? 
Since  ftrongly  he  my  life  fupports,  ' 

what  can  my  foul  affright  ? 

2  With  fierce  intent  my  flefh  to  tear, 

when  foes  befet  me  round. 
They  ftumbled,  and  their  haughty  crefts 
were  made  to  ftrike  the  ground. 

3  Through  him  my  heart,  undaunted,  dares 

with  mighty  hofts  to  cope  ; 
Through  him,  in  doubtfulftraits  of  war, 
for  good  fuccefs  I  hope. 

4  Henceforth,  within  his  houfe  to  dwell 

I  earneftly  defire  ;  *<* 

His  wond'rous  beauty  there  to  view,* 
and  of  his  will  enquire. 

5  For  there  I  may  with  comfort  reft, 

in  times  of  deep  diflrefs ; 
And  fafe,  as  on  a  rock,  abide 
in  that  fecure  recefs  : 

6  Whilll  God  o*er  all  my  haughty  foes 

my  lofty  head  fhall  raife ; 
And  I  m.y  joyful  tribute  bring, 
with  grateful  fongs  of  praife. 

PART 


32  P  SAL  M    XXVM 

P  A  R  T     II. 

7  Continue,  Lord,  to  hear  my  voice, 

whene'er  to  thee  I  cry  ; 
In  mercy  my  complaints  leciive, 
nor  my  requeft  deny. 

8  When  us  to  feek  thy  glorious  face 

thou  kindly  doll  adviTe  ; 
**  Thy  glorious  face  I'll  always  feek," 
my  grateful  heart  replies. 

9  Then  hide  not  thou  thy  face,  O  Lord, 

nor  me  in  wrath  rejeft  | 
My  God  and  Saviour,  leave  not  him 
thou  did  ft  fo  oft  proted. 

10  Though  all  my  friends,  and  kindred  too, 

their  helplefs  charge  forfake  ; 
Yet  thou,  whofe  love  excels  them  all, 
wilt  care  and  pity  take. 

1 1  Inftru6l  me  in  thy  paths,  O  Lord  ; 

my  ways  direftly  guide  ; 
Left  envious  men,  who  watch  my  deps, 
Ihould  fee  me  tread  afide. 

12  Lord  difappoint  my  cruel  foes  ; 

defeat  their  ill  defire, 
Whofe  lying  lips,  and  bloody  handsj 
again  ft  my  peace  confpire. 

13  I  trufted  that  my  future  life 

fhould  with  thy  love  be  crown'd  | 
Or  elfe  my  fainting  foul  had  funk, 
with  forrow  compafs'd  round. 

14  God's  time  vAth.  patient  faith  expe<5t, 

who  will  infpire  thy  bread 
With  inward  ftrength:  do  thou  thy  part, 
and  leave  to  him  the  reft. 

PSALM      XXVIlI. 

Lord,  my  reck,  to  thee  I  cry, 
in  fighs  confume  my  breath  1 
O  I   anfwer,  or  I  fhall  become 
like  thofe  that  deep  in  death. 

2  Regard  my  fupplication,  Lord, 
the  cries  that  I  repeat. 

With  weeping  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
before  thy  mercy-feat. 

3  Let  me  efcape  the  fmners'  doom, 
who  make  a  trade  of  ill, 

And  ever  fpeak  the  perfon  fair, 
whofe  blood  they  mean  to  fpill. 

4  According  to  their  crimes'  extent, 
let  juflice  have.its  courfe  5 


Relentlefs 


PSALM    XXIX.  33 

Relentlefs  be  to  them,  as  they 
have  finn'd  without  remorfc. 

5  Since  they  the  works  of  God  defpifc, 

nor  will  his  grace  adore  ; 
His  wrath  fliall  utterly  deftroy, 
and  buiid  them  up  no  more. 

6  But  I,  with  due  acknowledgment, 

^  his  praifes  will  refound, 
From  whom  the  cries  of  my  diftrcfs 
a  gracious  anfwer  found. 

7  My  heart  its  confidence  repos'd 

in  God,  my  ftrength  and  fhield  ; 
In  him  I  trulled,  and  return'd 

triumphant  from  the  field. 
As  he  hath  made  my  joys  complete, 

'tis  juft  that  I  fhould  raife 
The  chearful  tribute  of  my  thanks, 

and  thuQ  refound  his  praife  : 

8  "  His  aiding  pow'r  fupports  the  troops, 

"  that  my  juft  caufe  maintain  ; 
**  'Twashe  advanc'd  me  to  the  throne  ; 
**  'tis  he  fecures  my  reign." 

9  Preferve  thy  chofen,  and  proceed 

thine  heritage  to  blefs  ; 
With  plenty  profper  them,  in  peace  ; 
in  battle,  with  fuccefs. 

PSALM     XXIX. 

1  "VT'E  princes,  that  in  might  excdj 

X       your  grateful  facrifice  prepare  5 
God's  glorious  attions  loudly  tell, 
his  wond'rous  pow'r  to  all  declare. 

2  To  his  great  name  frefh  altars  raife  5 

devoutly  due  refpeft  afford  ; 
Him  in  his  holy  temple  praife, 

where  he's  with  folemn  Hate  ador'd. 

3  'Tis  he  that,  with  amazing  noife, 

the  wat'ry  clouds  in  fuiidcr  breaks  ; 
The  ocean  trembles  at  his  voice, 

when  he  from  heav'n  in  thunder  fpeaks, 
^,  5   How  full  of  pow'r  his  voice  appears  i 
with  what  majeftic  terror  crown'd  ! 
Which  from  their  roots  tall  cedars  tears, 
and  ftrows  their  fcatter!d  branches  round. 
6  They,  and  the  hills  on  which  they  grow, 
are  fometimcs  hurry'd  far  away  ; 
And  leap,  like  hinds  that  bounding  go, 
or  unicorns  in  youthful  plav. 

C  7,  8  When 


PSALM    XXX. 

7,  8  When  God  in  thander  loudly  fpeaks, 
and  fcatter'd  flames  of  lightening  fends. 
The  foreft  nods,  the  defert  quakes, 
and  ftubborn  KadelTi  lowly  bends. 
9  He  makes  the  hinds  to  cail  their  young, 
and  lays  the  beafls'  dark  coverts  bare  ; 
While  thofe  that  to  his  courts  belong, 
fecurely  fing  his  praifes  there, 
lo,   II    God  rules  the  angry  floods  on  high  j 
his  boundlefs  fway  fliall  never  ceafe  ; 
His  faints  with  ftrength  he  will  fupply, 
and  blefs  his  own  wath  conllant  peace. 

PSALM    XXX. 

I    X'LL  celebrate  thy  praifes,  Lord, 
JL      who  didft  thy  pow'r  employ 
To  raife  my  drooping  head,  and  check 
my  foes'  infulting  joy. 
2,  3   In  my  diftrefs  I  cry'dto  thee, 
who  kindly  didfl  relieve, 
And  from  the  grave's  expedling  jaws 
my  hopelefs  life  retrieve. 

4  Thus  to  his  courts  ye  faints  of  his, 

with  fongs  of  praife  repair  ; 
With  me  commemorate  his  truth, 
and  providential  care. 

5  His  wrath  has  but  a  moment's  reign, 

his  favour  no  decay  ; 
Your  night  of  grief  is  recompens'd 
with  joys  returning  day. 

6  But  I,  in  profp'rous   days  prefum'd  $ 

no  fudden  change  I  fear'd  ; 

Whilft  in  my  funfhine  of  fuccefs 

no  low'ring  cloud  appear'd. 

7  But  foon  I  found  thy  favour.  Lord, 

my  empire's  only  truft  ; 
For  when  thou  hidd'ft  thy  face,  I  favr 
my  honour  laid  in  dull. 

8  Then  as  I  vainly  had  prefum'd 

my  error  I  confefs'd  ; 
And  thus  with  fupplicating  voice, 
thy  mercy's  throne  addrefs'd  : 

9  *'  What  proht  is  there  in  my  blood, 

"  congeal'd  by  death's  cold  night  ? 
"  Can  filent  afhes  fpeak  thy  praife, 
"  thy  wond'rous  truth  recite  ? 

10  "  Hear  me,  O  Lord  ;  in  mercy  hear  ; 

**  thy  wonted  aid  extend  ; 


Do 


PSALM    XXXI.  35 

'*  Do  thou  fend  help,  on  whom  alone 
"  I  can  for  help  depend." 

1 1  'Tis  done  !  thou  haft  my  mournful  fcenc 

to  fongs  and  dances  turn'd  ; 
Invefted  me  with  robes  of  ftate, 
who  late  in  fackcloth  mourn'd. 

12  Exalted  thus,   I'll  gladly  fnig 

thy  praife  in  grateful  verfe  ; 

And,  as  thy  favours  endlefs  arc, 

thy  endlefs  praife  rehearfe. 

PSALM    XXXI. 

1  T~\EFEND  me,  Lord,  from  {hamcj 
XJ      for  ftill  I  truft  in  thee  j 

As  juft  and  righteous  is  thy  Name, 
from  danger  fct  me  free. 

2  Bow  down  ihy  gracious  ear, 

and  fpeedy  fuccour  fend  ; 
Do  thou  my  ftedfaft  rock  appear, 
to  fhelter  and  defend. 

3  Since  thou,  when  foes  opprefs, 

my  rock  and  fortrefs  art. 
To  guide  me  forth  from  this  diftrefs? 
thy  wonted  help  impart. 

4  Relcafe  me  from  the  fnare, 

which  they  have  clofely  laid  5 
Since  I,  O  God,  my  ftrength,  repair 
to  thee  alone  for  aid.- 

5  To  thee,  the  God  of  tmth, 

my  life,  and  all  that's  mine. 
(For  thou  preferv'dft  me  from  my  youth,) 
I  willingly  refign. 

6  All  vain  defigns  I  hate 

of  thofe  that  truft  in  lies  | 
And  ftill  my  foul,  in  every  ftate, 
to  God  for  fuccour  flies. 

P  A  R  T     IL 

7  Thofe  mercies  thou  haft  fhown, 

I'll  chearfully  exprefs  ; 
For  thou  haftfeen  my  ftraits,  and  known 
my  foul  in  deep  diftrefs. 

8  When  Keilah's  treach'rous  race 

did  all  my  ftrength  inclofe. 
Thou  gav'ft  fnj  feet  a  larger  fpace, 
to  Ihun  my  watchful  foes. 

9  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  difplay, 

and  hear  my  juft  complaint  ; 

For  both  my  foul  and  flefh  decay, 

with  grief  and  hunger  faint. 

C   2  10  Sad 


36  PSALM    XXXI. 

10  Sad  thoughts  my  life  opprefs  ; 

my  years  are  fpent  in  groans  ; 
My  fins  have  made  my  ilrength  decreafe, 
and  ev'n  confum'd  my  bones. 

1 1  My  foes  my  fuff 'rings  mock'd  ; 

m.y  neighbours  did  upbraid  ; 
My  friends,  at  fight  of  me,  were  fhockM, 
and  fled,  as  men  difmay'd. 

1 2  Forfook  by  all  am  I, 

as  dead,  and  out  of  mind  ; 
And  hke  a  fhatter'd  veffel  lie, 
whofe  parts  can  ne'er  be  joinM. 

1 3  Yet  fiand'rou?;  words  they  fpeak, 
■     andfeem  my  pow'r  to  dread  ; 
Whilft  they  together  counfel  take, 

my  guiltlefs  blood  to  fhed. 

1 4  But  ftill  my  ftedfail  truil 

I  on  thy  help  repofe  «- 
That  thou,  my  God,  art  good  and  juft, 
my  foul  with  comfort  knows. 

PART     III. 

15  Whate'er  events  betide, 

thy  wifdom  times  them  all ; 
Then,  Lord,  thy  fervant  fafely  hide 
from  thofe  that  feek  his  fall. 

16  The  brightnefs  of  thy  face 

to  me,  O  Lord,  difclofe  ; 
And,  as  thy  mercies  ftill  increafe, 
prefeive  me  from  my  foes. 

1 7  Me  from  difhonour  fave, 

who  ftill  have  call'd  on  thee  ; 
Let  that,  and  filence  in  the  grave, 
the  finner's  portion  be. 

18  Do  thou  their  tongues  reftrain, 

whofe  breath  in  lies  is  fpent ; 
Who  falfe  reports,  with  proud  difdain, 
againft  the  righteous  vent. 

19  How  great  thy  mercies  are 

to  fuch  as  fear  thy  Name, 
Which  thou  for  thofe  that  truft  thy  care,  • 

doft  to  the  world  proclaim  ! 

20  Thou  keep'ft  them  in  thy  fight, 

from  proud  oppreffors  free  ; 
From  tongues  that  do  in  ftrife  delight, 
they  are  preferv'dby  thee. 

21  With  glory  and  renown 

God's  name  be  ever  blefs'd  ; 

Whofe 


PSALM    XXXII.  37. 

Whofe  love,  in  Keilah's  well-fenc'd  town, 
was  woncl'roufly  exprefs'd  ! 

22  I  faid,  in  hafty  flight, 

"  Pm  banifli'd  from  thine  eyes ;" 
Yet  ftill  thou  keep'ft  me  in  thy  fight,  * 

and  heard'ft  my  earneft  cries. 

23  O  !   all  ye  faints,  the  Lord 

with  eager  love  purfue  ; 
Who  to  the  juft  will  help  afford, 
and  give  the  proud  their  due. 

24  Ye  that  on  God  rely, 

courageoufly  proceed  ; 
For  he  will  ftill  your  hearts  fupply 
withftrength,  in  time  of  need. 

PSALM    XXXII. 

1  T  T  E*s  bleft  whofe  fins  have  pardon  gaia'dr 
XjL      no  more  in  judgment  to  appear  j 

2  Whofe  guilt  remiffion  has  obtained, 

and  whofe  repentance  is  fincere. 

3  While  I  conceal'd  the  fretting  fore, 

my  bones  confum'd  without  relief; 
All  day  did  I  with  anguifli  roar  ; 

but  no  complaints  affvvag'd  my'grief. 

4  Heavy  on  me  thy  hand  remain'd, 

by  day  and  night  alike  diftrefs'd, 
^Till  quite  of  vital  moifture  drain'd, 

like  land  with  fummer's  drought  opprefs'd. 

5  No  fooner  I  my  wound  difclosM, 

the  guilt  that  tortur'd  me  within. 
But  thy  forgivenefs  interpos'd, 

and  mercy's  heahng  balm  pour'd  in. 

6  True  penitents  fhall  thus  fucceed, 

who  feek  thee  whilft  thou  may'ft  be  found; 
And,  from  the  comm-on  deluge  freed, 
fliall  fee  remorfelefs  fmners  drown'd. 

7  Thy  favour,  Lord,  in  all  diftrefs, 

my  tow'r  of  refuge  I  muft  owti  ; 
Thou  {halt  my  haughty  foes  fupprefs, 
and  me  with  fongs  of  triumph  crown» 

8  In  my  inftruftion  then  confide, 

ye  that  would  truth's  fafe  path  defcry  ; 
Your  progrefs  Pll  fecuiely  guide, 
and  keep  you  in  my  watchful  eye. 

9  Submit  yourfelves  to  wifdom's  rule, 

like  men  that  reafon  have  attain'd  ; 
Not  like  th'  ungovern'd  horfe  and  mule, 
whofe  fury  muft  be  curb'd  and  rein'd. 

C  3  10  Sorrows 


38  PSALM    XXXIIL 

10  Sorrows  on  borrows  multiplyM, 

the  harden'd  finner  fhall  confound  ; 
But  them  who  inhis  truth  confide, 
blefTings  of  mercy  fhall  furround. 

1 1  His  faints,  that  have  perform M  his  laws, 

their  life  in  triumph  fhall  employ  ; 

Let  them,  as  tney  alone  have  caufe, 

in  grateful  raptures  fhout  for  joy. 

PSALM     XXXIIL 
I    1"     ET  allthejuftto  God,  with  joy, 
A-^      their  ch  earful  voices  raife  ; 
For  well  the  righteous  it  becomes 
to  fmg  glad  fling's  of  praife. 
2,  3  Let  harps,  and  pfalteries,  and  lutesj, 
in  joyful  concert  meet ; 
And  new-rnade  fongs  of  loud  applaufe 
the  harmony  complete. 
4,  5   For  faithful  is  the  word  of  God  ; 
his  works  with  truth  abound  ; 
He  juftice  loves  ;  and  all  the  earth 
is  with  his  goodnefs  crown'd. 

6  By  his  Almighty  Word,  at  firfl:, 

the  heav'nly  arch  was  rear'd  ; 
And  all  the  beauteous  hofts  of  light  - 
at  his  command  appear'd. 

7  The  fwell'ng  floods,  together  roll'd, 

he  makes  in  heaps  to  lie  ; 
And  lays,  as  in  a  flore-houfe  fafe, 

the  watVy  treafures  by. 
8,  9  Leteaith,  and  all  that  dwell  therein, 

before  him  trembling  Hand  ; 
For,  when  he  fpake  the  word,  *twas  made  j 

'twas  fix  (1  at  his  command. 

10  He,  when  the  heathen  clofely  plot, 

their  councils  undermines ; 
His  wifdom  ineffeftual  makes 
the  peoples'  rafn  deiigns. 

1 1  Whate'er  the  mighty  Lord  decrees 

fhall  ftand  for  ever  fure  ; 
The  fettled  purpofe  of  his  heart 
to  ages  fliali  endure. 

P  A  R  T     XL 

12  How  happy  then  are  they,  to  whom 

the  Lord  for  God  is  known  ! 
Whom  he,  from  all  the  world  befidesj, 
has  chofen  for  his  own. 
13,   14,   15   He  all  the  nations  of  the  earth, 
from  heav'n,  his  throne,  furvey*d  j 

He 


PSALM    XXXIV.  39 

He  faw  their  works,  and  view'd  their  thoughts; 
by  him  their  hearts  were  made, 

1 6,   17  No  king  is  fafe  by  num'rous  hofts  5 
their  ftrength  the  ftrong  deceives  : 
No  manag'd  horfe,  by  force  or  fpeed, 
his  warlike  rider  faves. 
18,   19  'Tis  God,  who  thofe  that  truft  in  him 
beholds  with  gracious  eyes  ; 
He  frees  their  foul  from  death  ;  their  want, 
in  time  of  dearth,  fupplies. 

20,  21  Our  foul  on  God  with  patience  waits ; 
our  help  and  fhield  is  he  ; 
Then,  Lord,  let  flill  our  hearts  rejoice, 
becaufe  we  truft  in  thee. 
22  The  riches  of  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
do  thou  to  us  extend  ; 
Since  we,  for  all  we  want  or  wifli, 
on  thee  alone  depend. 

PSALM     XXXIV. 

^    f  I  ^  Hrough  all  the  changing  fcenes  of  life, 
f         in  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praifes  of  my  God  (hall  ftill 
my  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deiiv'rance  I  will  boaft, 

till  all  that  are  diftreft, 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
and  charm  their  griefs  to  reft. 

3  O  !  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

with  me  exalt  his  name  : 

4  When  in  diftrefs  to  him  I  call'd, 

he  to  my  refcue  came. 

5  Their  drooping  hearts  were  foon  refreftiMp 

who  looked  to  him  for  aid  ; 
DefirM  fuccefs  in  ev'iy  face 
a  chearful  air  difplay*d. 

6  «  Behold,"  fay  they  "  behold  the  mrai, 

**  whom  providence  relieved  ; 
**  The  man  fo  dang'roufly  befet, 
**  fo  wond^roully  retriev'd  ! " 

7  The  hofts  of  God  encamp  around 

the  dwellings  of  the  juft  ; 
Deiiv'rance  he  affords  to  all       ,^ 
*    who  on  his  fuccour  truft. 

8  O  !   make  but  trial  of  his  love, 

experience  will  decide 
How  bleft  they  are,  and  only  they, 
who  in  his  truth  confide. 

C  4  9  Fear 


4p  PSALM     XXXV. 

'  9  Fear  him,  ye  faints  ;  and  you  will  then 
have  nothing  elfe  to  fear  : 
Make  you  his  fervice  your  delight, 
your  wants  fhall  be  his  care. 
:c  While  hungry  liens  lack  their  prey,  . 
the  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  fuch  as  put  their  truft  in  him, 
and  fee  their  needs  fupply'd. 
PART     II. 

1 1  Approach,  ye  pioufly  difpos'd, 

and  my  inftrucftion  hear  ; 
I'll  teach  you  the  true  difcipline 
of  his  religious  fear. 

12  Let  him  who  length  of  life  defires, 

and  profp'rous  days  would  fee, 

13  From  fland'ring  language  keep  his  tongue, 

his  lips  from  falfhood  free  ; 

14  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline, 

and  virtue's  ways  purfue  ; 
Eftablifn  peace,  where  'tis  begun  | 
and  where  'tis  loft,  renew. 

15  The  Lord  from  heav'n  beholds  the  juft 

with  favourable  eyes ; 
And,  when  dillrefs'd,  his  gracious  ear 

is  open  to  their  cries  ; 
1 5  But  turns  his  wrathful  look  on  thofe, 

whom  mercy  can't  reclaim, 
To  cut  them  off,  and  from  the  earth 

blot  out  their  hated  name. 

1 7  Dehv'rance  to  his  faints  he  gives, 

when  his  relief  they  crave  ; 

18  He's  nigh  to  heal  the  broken  heart, 

and  contrite  fpirit  fave. 

19  The  v.icked  oft,  but  ftill  in  vain, 

againft  the  juft  confpire  ; 

20  For  under  their  affliction's  weight 

he  keeps  their  bones  entire. 

2 1  The  wicked,  from  their  wicked  arts, 

their  ruin  ftiall  derive  ; 
Whilft  righteous  men,  whom  they  deleft, 

fhall  them  and  theirs  furvive. 
2  2   For  God  preferves  the  fouls  of  thofe 

who  on  his  truth  depend  ; 
To  them,  and  theit*pofterity, 

his  blefiings  fliall  defcend. 

PSALM     XXXV. 

I       A    Gainft  all  thofe  that  ftrivc  with  mc, 
jt\.     O  Lord,  aiTert  my  right ; 


With 


PSALM    XXXV.  41 

With  fuch  as  war  unjuftly  wage, 
do  thou  my  battles  fight. 

2  Thy  buckler  take,  and  bind  thy  fhield 

upon  thy  warlike  arm  ; 
Stand  up,  O  God,  in  my  defence,  {.^ 

and  keep  me  fafe  from  harm. 

3  Bring  forth  thy  fpear  ;  and  ftop  their  courfc, 

that  hafte  my  blood  to  fpill ; 
Say  to  my  foul,   "  I  am  thy  health, 
"  and  will  preferve  thee  ilill." 

4  Let  them  with  fhame  be  cover'd  o*er, 

who  my  deftruftion  fought ; 
And  fuch  as  did  my  harm  devife, 
be  to  confulion  brought. 

5  Then  fhall  they  fly,  difpers'd  like  chaff 

before  the  diiving  wind  ; 
God's  vengeful  miniiter  of  wrath 
fhall  follow  clofe  behind. 

6  And  when,  through  dark  and  flipp'ry  ways, 

they  ftrive  his  rage  to  fhun, 

His  vengeful  minifters  of  wrath 

fhall  goad  them  as  they  run. 

7  Since,  unprovok'd  by  any  wrong, 

they  hid  their  treacherous  (hare  ; 
And,  for  my  harmlefs  foul,  a  pit 
did,  without  caufe,  prepare  ; 

8  SurprisM  by  mifchiefs  unforefecn, 

by  their  own  arts  betray 'd, 
Their  feet  fhall  fall  into  the  net, 
which  they  for  me  had  laid  ; 

9  Whilft  my  glad  foul  fhall  God's  great  Name 

for  this  deliv'rance  blefs, 
And,  by  his  faving  health  fecur'd, 
its  grateful  joy  exprefs. 

10  My  very  bones  fhall  fay,  "  O  Lord, 

"  who  can  compare  with  thee  ? 
"  Who  fett'fl  the  poor  and  helplefs  man 
"  from  flrong  oppreffors  free." 

PART     IL 

1 1  Falfe  witneffes,  with  forg'd  complaints, 

againfl  my  truth  combin'd  ; 
And  to  my  charge  fuch  things  they  laid, 
as  I  had  ne'er  defign'd. 

12  The  good  which  I  to  them  had  done, 

with  evil  they  repaid  ; 
And  did,  by  malice  undeferv'd, 
My  harmlefs  Ijfe  invade. 

13  But 


42  PSALM     XXXV. 

1 3  But  as  for  me,  when  they  were  fick, 

I  ftill  in  fackcloth  mourn'd  ; 
I  pray'd  and  failed,  and  my  prayer 
to  my  own  bread:  returned. 

14  Had  the-"-  my  friends  or  brethren  been, 

I  could^iave  done  no  more  ; 
Nor  with  more  decent  figns  of  grief 
a  mother's  lofs  deplore. 

15  How  different  did  their  carriage  prove, 

in  time?  of  my  diftrefs  ! 
When  they,  in  crowds  together  met, 

didfavagejoy  exprefs. 
The  rabble  too,  in  numerous  throngs, 

by  their  example  came  ; 
x\nd  ceas'd  ng,t,  with  reviling  words, 

to  wound  my  fpotlefs  fame. 

16  Scoffers,  that  noble  tables  haunt, 

and  earn  their  bread  with  lies, 
Did  gnafh  their  teeth,  and  fland*ring  jefts 
malicioufiy  devife. 

1 7  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  on  ? 

on  m3r  behalf  appear  ; 
And  fave  my  guiltlefs  foul,  which  they, 
like  rav'ning  beafts  would  tear. 
PART     III. 

1 8  So  I,  before  the  lift'ning  world, 

(hall  grateful  thanks  exprefs  ; 
And  where  the  great  affembly  meets, 
thy  Name  with  praifes  blefs. 

19  Lord,  fuffernot  my  caufelefs  foes, 

who  me  unjuftly  hate  ; 
With  open  joy,  or  fecret  figns, 
to  mock  m^r  fad  eftate. 

20  For  they,  with  hearts  averfe  to  peace, 

fnduftrioufiy  devife, 
Againft  the  men  of  quiet  minds 
to  forge  malicious  lies. 

2 1  Nor  with  thefe  private  arts  content, 

aloud  they  vent  their  fpite  ; 
And  fay,  "  At  lad  we  found  him  out, 

**  he  did  it  in  our  fight." 
2  2  But  thou,  who  doft  both  them  and  me 

with  righteous  eyes  furvey, 
Affert  my  innocence,  O  Lord, 

and  keep  not  far  away. 
53   Stir  up  thyfelf  in  m.y  behalf; 

to  judgment,  Lord,  awake  ; 
Thy  righteous  fervant's  caufe,  O  God, 

to  thy  dccifion  take. 


24  Lord, 


PSALM    XXXVI. 


43 


24  Lord,  as  my  heart  has  upright  been, 

let  me  thy  juftice  find  ; 
Nor  let  my  cruel  foes  obtain 
the  triumph  they  defign'd. 

25  O  !  let  them  not,  amongft  thcmfelvcs, 

in  boafting  language  fay, 
**  At  length  our  wifhes  are  complete  ; 
**  at  laft  he's  made  our  prey.'* 

26  Let  fuch  as  in  my  harm  rejoic'd, 

for  fhame  their  faces  hide  ; 
And  foul  difhonour  wait  on  thofe, 
that  proudly  me  defy'd  : 

27  Whilft  they  with  chearful  voices  fhout, 

w^ho  my  jufl  caufe  befriend  ; 
And  blefs  the  Lord,  who  loves  to  make 

fuccefs  his  faints  attend. 
38  So  fhall  ray  tongue  thy  judgments  fing, 

infpir'd  with  grateful  joy  ; 
And  chearful  hymns,  in  praife  of  thee, 

fhall  all  my  days  employ. 

PSALM     XXXVL 
i    IV /TY  crafty  foe,  with  flatt'ring  art, 
jLVX      his  wicked  purpofe  would  difguifej 
But  reafon  whifpers  to  my  heart, 
he  ne'er  fets  God  before  his  eyes. 

2  He  foothes  himfelf,  retir'd  from  fight ; 

fecure  he  thinks  his  treach'rous  game  ; 
Till  his  dark  plots,  expos'd  to  light, 
their  falfe  contriver  brand  with  fhame. 

3  In  deeds  he  is  my  foe  confefs'd, 

whilil  with  his  tongue  he  fpeaks  me  fair  | 
True  wifdom's  banilh'd  from  his  breaft, 
and  vice  has  fole  dominion  ihere. 

4  His  wakeful  malice  fpends  the  night 

in  forging  his  accurs'd  defigns  j 
His  obftinate,  ungen'rous  fpite 
no  execrable  means  declines. 

5  But,  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  fure  hope, 

above  the  heav'nly  orb  afcends  ; 
Thy  facred  truth's  unmeafur'd  fcope 
beyond  the  fpreading  flcy  extends. 

6  Thy  juIHce  like  the  hills  remains  ; 

unfathom'd  depths  thy  judgments  are  ; 
Thy  providence  the  world  fuftains  ; 
the  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

7  Since  of  thy  goodnefs  all  partake, 

with  what  alfurance  (hould  the  juil 

Thy 


44  PSALM     XXXVIL 

Thy  flielt'ring  wings  their  refuge  make, 
and  faints  to  thy  proteftion  truil  I 

8  Such  guefts  (hall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 

to  banquet  on  thy  love's  repaft  ; 
And  drink,  as  from  a  fountain's  head, 
of  joys  thatfhall  for  ever  laft. 

9  With  thee  the  fprings  of  life  remain  ; 

thy  prefence  is  eternal  day  : 

10  O  let  thy  faints  thy  favour  gain  ; 

to  upright  hearts  thy  truth  difplay. 

1 1  Whilft  pride's  infulting  foot  would  fpurn, 

and  wicked  hands  my  life  furpriie, 

12  Their  mifchiefs  on  themfelves  return  ; 

down,  down  they're  fall'n,  no  more  to  rife, 

PSALM    XXXVIL 

1  ''  I  ^  Hough  wicked  men  grow  rich  or  great, 

X      Yet  let  not  their  fuccefsful  Hate 
thy  anger  or  thy  envy  raife  ; 

2  For  they,  cut  down  like  tender  grafs, 
Or  like  young  flow'rs,  away  (liall  pafs, 

whofe  blooming  beauty  foon  decays. 

3  Depend  on  God,  and  him  obey. 
So  thou  within  the  land  (halt  ftay, 

fecure  from  danger  and  from  want  : 

4  Make  his  commands  thy  chief  delight  j 
And  he,  thy  duty  to  requite, 

fliall  all  thy  earnell  wiflies  grant. 

5  In  all  thy  ways  truft  thou  the  Lord, 
And  he  will  needful  help  afford, 

to  perfe£l  ev'ry  juft  delign  ; 

6  He'll  make,  like  light,  ferene  and  clear, 
Thy  clouded  innocence  appear, 

and  as  a  mid-day  fun  to  fhine. 

7  With  quiet  mind  on  God  depend. 
And  patiently  for  him  attend  ; 

nor  let  thy  anger  fondly  rife, 
Though  wicked  men  with  wealth  abound. 
And  with  fuccefs  the  plots  are  crown'd 

which  they  malicioufly  devife. 

8  From  anger  ceafe,  and  wrath  forfake  j 
Let  no  ungovern'd  pafiion  make 

thy  wav'ring  heart  efpoufe  their  crime  ; 

9  For  God  fhall  finful  men  deftroy  ; 
Whilft  only  they  the  land  enjoy, 

who  truil  on  him,  and  wait  his  time. 

10  How  foon  fhall  wicked  men  decay  ! 
Their  place  fhall  vaniih  quite  away, 

nor  by  the  ftridleil  fearch  be  found  j 


II   Whilft 


PSALM    XXXVII.  45 

1 1  Whilft  humble  fouls  poflefs  the  earth. 
Rejoicing  ftill  witli  godly  mirth, 

with  peace  and  plenty  always  crown'd. 

PART     II. 

12  While  fmful  crowds,  with  falfe  defign, 
Againft  the  righteous  few  combine, 

and  gnafli  their  teeth  and  threatening  (land  ; 

13  God  fiiall  their  empty  plots  deride. 
And  laugh  at  their  defeated  pride  : 

he  fees  their  ruin  near  at  hand. 

14  They  draw  the  fword,  and  bend  the  bow, 
The  poor  and  needy  to  overthrow, 

and  men  of  upright  lives  to  flay  ; 
13*  But  their  ffcrong  bows  fhall  fcon  be  broke. 
Their  (harpen'd  weapon's  mortal  ftroke 
through  their  own  hearts  fhall  force  its  way» 

1 6  A  little,  with  God's  favour  blefs'd. 
That's  by  one  righteous  man  poflefs'd, 

the  wealth  of  many  bad  excels  ; 

1 7  For  God  fupports  the  juft  man's  caufe  | 
But  as  for  thofe  that  break  his  laws, 

their  unfuccefsful  pow'r  he  quells. 

1 8  His  conllant  care  the  upright  guides. 
And  over  all  their  Hfe  prefides  ; 

their  portion  fhall  for  ever  laft  : 

19  They,  when  diftrefs  o'erwhelms  the  earths 
Shall  be  unmov'd,  and  ev'n  in  dearth 

the  happy  fruits  of  plenty  tafte. 

20  Not  fo  the  wicked  man,  and  thofe 
Who  proudly  dare  God's  will  oppofe  ; 

deftrudion  is  their  haplefs  fhare  : 
Like  fat  of  lambs,  their  hopes,  and  they. 
Shall  in  an  inilant  melt  away, 

and  vanifli  into  fmoke  and  air. 

PART     III. 

21  While  fmners,  brought  to  fad  decay. 
Still  borrow  on,  and  never  pay, 

the  juft  have  will  and  pow'r  to  give, 

22  For  fuch  as  God  vouchfafes  to  blefs. 
Shall  peaceably  the  earth  poflefs  ; 

and  thofe  he  curfes  fhall  not  live. 

23  The  good  man's  way  is  God's  delight ; 
He  orders  all  the  fteps  aright 

of  him  that  moves  by  his  command  ; 

24  Though  he  fometimes  may  be  diftref^'d. 
Yet  fhall  he  ne'er  be  quite  opprefs'd  ; 

for  God  upholds  him  with  his  hand. 

25  From 


46  PSALM    XXXVII. 

25  From  my  firft  youth,  till  age  prevaiPd, 
I  never  faw  the  righteous  fail'd, 

or  want  o'ertake  his  num'rous  race  ; 
36  Becaufe  ccmpaiTion  lill'd  his  heart, 
And  he  did  chearfully  impatt, 

God  made  his  offspring's  wealth  incrcafe* 

27  With  caution  faun  each  wicked  deed. 
In  virtue's  ways  with  zeal  proceed, 

and  fo  prolong  your  happy  days  ; 

28  For  God,  who  judgment  loves,  does  flill 
Preferve  his  faints  fecure  from  ill, 

while  foon  the  wicked  race  decays. 
29,  :^o,  3 1    The  upright  fhall  polTefs  the  land  ; 
His  portion  ihall  for  ages  iland  ; 

his  mouth  with  wifdom  is  fupply'd  : 
His  tongue  by  rules  of  judgment  moves  ; 
His  heart  the  law  of  God  approves  ; 
therefore  his  footfteps  never  flidc. 
PART     IV. 

32  In  wait  the  watchful  finner  lies 
In  vain  the  righteous  to  furprife  ; 

in  vain  his  ruin  does  decree  : 

33  God  will  not  him  defencelefs  leave. 
To  his  revenge  expos'd,  but  fave  ; 

and  when  he  s  fentenc'd  fet  him  free. 

34  Wait  ftill  on  God  ;  keep  his  command. 
And  thou,  exalted  in  the  land, 

thy  blefs'd  pofTeffion  ne'er  (halt  quit : 
The  wicked  foon  deitroy'd  fhall  be. 
And  at  his  difmal  tragedy 

thou  (halt  a  fafe  fpe6lator  fit. 

35  The  wicked  I  in  pow'r  have  feen, 
And,  like  a  bay-tree,  frefh  and  green, 

that  fpreads  its  pleafant  branches  round  j 

36  But  he  was  gone  as  fwift  as  thought ; 
And,  though  in  ev'ry  place  I  fought, 

no  fign  or  track  of  him  I  found. 

37  Cbferve  the  perfe6l  man  with  care. 
And  mark  ail  fuch  as  upright  are  ; 

their  roughell  days  in  peace  fliall  end  ; 

38  \¥hile  on  the  latter  end  of  thofe, 
Who  dare  God's  facred  will  oppofe, 

a  common  ruin  iliall  attend. 

39  God  to  the  juft  will  aid  afford  ; 
Their  only  fafeguard  is  the  Lord  ; 

their  ilrength  in  time  of  need  is  he  : 

40  Becaufe  on  him  they  ilill  depend, 
The  Lord  will  timely  fuccour  fend, 

and  from  the  wicked  fet  them  free, 

PSALM 


PSALM    XXXVIII.  47 

PSALM     XXXVIII. 

1  iT^  HY  chaft'ning  wrath,  O  Lord,  reflrain, 

I         though  I  deferve  it  all ; 
Nor  let  at  once  on  me  the  ftorm 
of  thy  difpleafure  fall. 

2  In  et'ry  wretched  part  of  me 

thy  arrows  deep  remain  ; 
Thy  heavy  hand's  affli£ling  weight 
I  can  no  more  fuftain. 

3  My  flefii  is  one  continued  wound, 

thy  wrath  fo  fiercely  glows  ; 
Betwixt  my  punifhment  and  guilt 
my  bones  have  no  repofe. 

4  My  fins,  which  to  a  deluge  fwell^ 

my  finking  head  overflow. 
And,  for  my  feeble  ftrength  to  bear, 
too  vaft  a  burden  grow. 

5  Stench  and  corruption  fill  my  wounds  s 

my  folly's  juft  return  ; 

6  With  trouble  I  am  warp'd  and  bow'd^ 

and  all  day  long  I  mourn. 

7  A  loath'd  difeafe  afBi<5ls  my  loins, 

infecting  ev'ry  part ; 

8  With  ficknefs  worn,  I  groan  and  roar 

through  anguifh  of  my  heart. 

PART     IL 

9  But,  Lord,  before  thy  fearching  eyes 

all  my  dcfires  appear  ; 
And  fure  my  groans  have  been  too  loud, 
not  to  have  reach'd  thine  ear, 

I  o  My  heart's  opprefs'd,  my  ftrength  decayed, 

my  eyes  deprivM  of  light ; 

I I  Friends,  lovers,  kinfmen  gaze  aloof 

on  fuch  a  difmal  fight. 

1 2  Meanwhile,  the  foes  that  feek  my  life 

their  fnares  to  take  me  fet ; 
Vent  (landers,  and  contrive  all  day 
to  forge  fome  new  deceit : 

13  But  I,  as  if  both  deaf  and  dumb, 

nor  heard,  nor  once  reply'd  ; 

14  Quite  deaf  and  dumb,  like  one  whofe  tongue 

with  confcious  guilt  is  ty'd. 

15  For,  Lord,  to  thee  I  do  appeal, 

my  innocence  to  clear  ; 
Afl'ur'd  that  thou,  the  righteous  God, 
my  injur'd  caufe  wilt  hear. 

16  "  Hear  me,"  faid  I,  "  left  my  proud  foes 

"  a  fpiteful  joy  difplay ; 

**  Infulting, 


48  PSALM    XXXIX. 

**  Infulting,  if  they  fee  my  foot 
"  but  once  to  go  aftray.*' 

17  And,  with  continual  grief  opprefs'd, 

to  fink  I  now  begin  ; 

18  To  tbee,  O  Lord,  I  will  confefs, 

to  thee  bewail  my  fm. 

19  But  whilft  I  lan^-uifh,  my  proud  foes 

their  ftrength  and  vigour  boaft  ; 
And  they  that  hate  me  without  caufc 
are  grown  a  dreadful  holl. 

20  Ev'n  they  whom  I  oblig'd,  return 

my  kindnefs  vrith  defpite  ; 
And  are  my  enemies,  becaufe 
I  chocfe  the  path  that's  right. 

2 1  Forfake  me  not,  O  Lord  my  God, 

nor  far  frcm  me  depart  ; 

22  Make  h  ifte  to  my  relief,  O  thou, 

who  my  falvation  art. 

PSALM     XXXIX. 

1  "TT^  Efolv'd  to  watch  o'er  all  my  way;*, 
X\.      I  kept  my  tongue  in  awe  ; 

I  curb'd  my  hafly  words,  when  I 
the  wicked  profp'rous  faw. 

2  Like  one  that's  dumb,  I  filent  flood, 

and  did  my  tongue  refrain 
From  good  difcourfe  ;  but  that  reftraint 
increas'd  my  inward  pain. 

3  My  heart  did  glow  with  working  thoughts, 

and  no  repofe  could  take  ; 
Till  ftrong  reile(f!:ion  fann'd  the  fire, 
and  thus  at  length  I  fpake  : 

4  Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days, 

how  foon  my  life  will  end  : 
The  num'rous  train  of  ills  difclofe, 
which  this  frail  ftate  attend. 

5  My  life,  thou  know'ft,  is  but  a  fpan  ; 

a  cypher  fums  my  years  ; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  beft  eftate, 
but  vanity  appears. 

6  Man,  like  a  fhadow,  vainly  walks, 

Vv'ith  frLi'tlefs  cares  opprefs'd  ; 
He  heaps  ap  wcakh,  but  cannot  tell 
by  whom  'twill  be  pofTefs'd. 

7  Why  tiien  '""^ould  I  on  worthlefs  toys, 

with  anxious  ca  es  attend  ? 

On  tV.ee  alone  my  fuedfall  hope 

lliall  ever,  Lord,  depend.  , 

8,  9  Forgive 


P  S  A  L  M     IL.  49 

8,  9  Forgive  my  fins  ;  nor  let  mc  fcorn'd 
by  foolifh  finners  be  ; 
For  I  was  dumb,  and  murmured  not, 
becaufe  'twas  done  by  thee. 

I  o  The  dreadful  burden  of  thy  wrath 

in  mercy  foon  remove  ; 
Lcll  my  frail  flefh  too  weak  to  bear 
the  heavy  load  fhould  prove. 

I I  For  when  thou  chaft'nelt  man  for  fin, 

thou  mak'ft  his  beauty  fade, 
(So  vain  a  thing  is  he  ! )  Hke  cloth 
by  fretting  moths  decay 'd. 

1 2  Lord,  hear  my  cry,  accept  my  tears, 

and  liften  to  my  pray'r, 
Who  fojourn  like  a  ftranger  here, 
as  all  my  fathers  were. 

13  O  !   fpare  me  yet  a  little  time  ; 

my  wafted  ftrength  reftore. 
Before  I  vanifh  quite  from  hence, 
and  fhall  be  feen  no  more. 

PSALM     XL. 

1  T   Waited  meekly  for  the  Lord, 
X     till  he  vouchfaPd  a  kind  reply  ; 
Who  did  his  gracious  ear  afford, 

and  heard  from  heav'n  my  humble  cry. 

2  He  took  me  from  the  difmal  pit, 

when  founder'd  deep  in  miry  clay  ; 
On  folid  ground  he  plac'd  my  feet, 
and  fuffer'd  not  my  fteps  to  ftray. 

3  The  wonders  he  for  me  has  wrought 

fhall  fill  my  mouth  with  fongs  of  praife  ; 
And  others,  to  his  worfhip  brought, 
to  hopes  of  like  deliverance  raife. 

4  For  bleflings  fhall  that  man  reward, 

who  on  til'  Almighty  Lord  relies  ; 

Who  treats  the  proud  with  difregard, 

and  hates  the  hypocrite's  difguife. 

5  Who  can  the  wond'rous  works  recount 

which  thou,  O  God,  for  us  haft  wrought? 
The  treafures  of  thy  love  furmount 

the  pow'r  of  numbers,  fpeech,and  thought. 

6  I've  learnt  that  thou  haft  not  defir'd 

off'rings  and  facrifice  alone  ; 
Nor  blood  of  guiltlefs  beafts  requir'd 
for  man's  tranfgreflion  to  atone. 

7  I  therefore  come — come  to  fulfil 

the  oracles  thy  books  impart ; 

8  'Tis  my  delight  to  do  thy  will ; 

thy  law  is  written  in  my  heart. 

D  PART 


PSALM    XLI. 

PART     II. 

9  In  full  aflemblies  I  have  told 

thy  truth  and  righteoufnefs  at  large  ; 
Nor  did,  thou  know'ft,  my  lips  withhold 
from  utt'ring  what  thou  gav'ft  in  charge  ; 

10  Norkept  within  my  breaftconfin'd 

thy  faith fulnefs  and  faving  grace  ; 
But  preach'd  thy  love,  for  all  defign'd, 
that  all  might  that,  and  truth,  embrace, 

1 1  Then  let  thofe  mercies  I  declar'd 

toothers,  Lord,  extend  tome; 
Thy  loving-kindnefs  my  reward, 
thy  truth  my  fafe  prote£lion  be, 

12  For  I  with  troubles  am  dillrefs'd, 

too  numberlefs  for  me  to  bear  ; 
Nor  lefs  with  loads  of  guilt  opprefsM, 

that  plunge  and  fink  me  to  defpair. 
As  foon,  alas  !   may  I  recount 

the  hairs  of  this  afflifted  head  ; 
My  vanquifh'd  courage  they  furmount, 

and  fill  my  drooping  foul  with  dread, 
PART     III. 

13  But,  Lord,  to  my  relief  draw  near, 

for  never  was  more  prefling  need ; 
In  my  deliverance,  Lord,   appear, 
and  add  to  that  deliv'rance  fpeed. 

14  Confufion  on   their  heads  return, 

who  to  deftroy  my  foul  combine  ; 

Let  them,  defeated,  blufh  and  mourn  j 

enfnar'd  in  their  own  vile  defign. 

15  Their  doom  let  defolation  be, 

with  fhame  their  malice  be  repaid. 
Who  mock'd  my  confidence  in  thee, 
and  fport  of  my  affliftion  made. 

16  While  thofe  who  humbly  feek  thy  face, 

to  joyful  triumphs  (hall  be  rais'd  ; 
And  all  who  prize  thy  faving  grace, 

with  merefound,  The  Lord  be  prais'd. 

1 7  Thus,  wretched  though  I  am  and  poor, 

of  me  th'  Almighty  Lord  takes  care  : 
Thou  God,  who  only  can'ft  reftore, 
to  my  relief  with  fpeed  repair. 

PSALM     XLI. 

1  T  TAppy  the  man  whofe  tender  care 
JTJ.      relieves  the  poor  diftrefs'd  ! 
When  troubles  compafs  him  around, 

the  Lord  fhall  give  him  reft. 

2  The  Lord  his  life,  with  bleffings  crown'd, 

in  fafetv  fhall  prolong  ; 

And 


P  S  A  L  M    XLIL  51 

And  dlfappoint  the  will  of  thofc 
that  feek  to  do  him  wrong, 

3  If  he  in  languifijing  eftate, 

opprefs'd  with  ficknefs  lie  ; 
The  Lord  will  eafy  make  his  bed, 
and  inward  ftrength  fupply. 

4  Secure  of  this,  to  thee,  my  God, 

I  thus  my  pray'r  addrefs'd  ; 
"  Lord,  for  thy  mercy,  heal  my  foul, 
*'  though  I  have  much  tranfgrefs'd." 

5  My  cruel  foes,  with  ilandVous  words, 

attertipt  to  wound  my  fame  ; 
"  When  fhall  he  die,"  fay  they,  "  and  men 
**  forget  his  very  name  ?" 
5  Suppofe  they  formal  vidts  make, 
'tis  all  but  empty  fhow  ; 
They  gather  mifchief  in  their  hearts, 
and  vent  it  where  they  go. 

7,  8  With  private  whifpers,  fuch  as  thcfe^ 
to  hurt  me  they  devife  ; 
"  A  fore  difeafe  afilifts  him  now  ; 
"  he's  fall'n  no  more  to  rife." 
9  My  own  familiar  bofom-friend, 
on  whom  I  moll  rely'd, 
Has  me,  whofe  daily  guell  he  was, 
with  open  fcorn  defy'd. 

io  But  thou  my  fad  and  wretched  Hate-* 
in  mercy.  Lord,  regard  ; 
And  raife  me  up,  that  all  their  crimes 
may  meet  their  juft  reward. 

1 1  By  this  I  know  thy  gracious  ear 

is  open,  when  I  call ; 
Becaufe  thou  fuffer'il  not  my  foes 
to  triumph  in  my  fail. 

1 2  Thy  tender  care  fecures  my  life 

from  danger  and  difgrace  ; 
And  thou  vouchfaPil  to  fet  me  ft  ill 
before  thy  glorious  face. 

1 3  Let  therefore  IfraePs  Lord  and  God 

from  age  to  age  be  blefsM  ; 
And  all  the  people's  glad  applaufe 
with  loud  Amens  exprefs'd. 

PSALM     XLIL 

I      As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  ftreams, 
JL\.     when  heated  in  the  chace  ; 
So  longs  my  foul,  O  God,  for  thee, 
and  thy  refrefhing  grace. 

D   2  2   For 


52  PSALM     XLIII. 

2  For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

my  thirfty  foul  doth  pine  ; 
O  !   when  fhall  I  behold  thy  face, 
thou  Majefty  Divine  ? 

3  Te?.rs  are  my  conftant  food,  while  thus 

infulting  foes  upbraid  ; 
"  Deluded  wretch  !   where's  now  thy  God  ? 
"  and  where  his  promis'd  aid  ?" 

4  I  figh,  whene'ermymufrng  thoughts 

thofe  happy  days  prcfent, 
When  I,   with  troops  of  pious  friends, 

thy  temple  did  frequent. 
When  I  advanc'd  with  fongs  of  praife, 

my  folemn  vows  to  pay, 
And  led  the  joyful  facred  throng, 

that  kept  the  feftal  day. 

5  Why  reftlefs,  why  cait  down,  my  foul  ? 

truil  God  ;  who  will  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  thefe  fighs 
to  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

6  My  fouPs  call  down,  O  God  !   but  thinks 

on  thee  and  Sion  flill  ; 
From  Jordan's  bank,  from  Hermon's  heights, 
and  Mizar's  humbler  hill. 

7  One  trouble  calls  another  on, 

and,  gath'ring  o'er  my  head. 
Fall  fpouting  down,  till  round  my  foul 
a  roaring  fea  is  fpread. 

8  But  when  thy  prefence.  Lord  of  life, 

has  once  difpell'd  this  dorm, 
To  thee  I'll  midnight  anthems  ilug, 
and  all  my  vows  perform. 

9  God  of  my  flrength,  how  long  fiiall  T, 

like  one  forgotten,  mourn  ; 
Forlorn,  forfaken,  and  expos'd 
to  my  oppreffor's  fcorn  ? 
So  My  heart  is  pierc'd,  as  with  a  fword, 
while  thus  my  foes  upbraid  : 
**  Vain  boafter,  v^here  is  novv-  thy  God  : 
"  and  where  his  promis'd  aid  r" 
1 1   Why  reftlefs,  why  caft  down,  my  foul  i 
hope  ftill ;  and  thou  fhalt  fmg 
The  praife  of  him  who  is  thy  God, 
thy  health's  eternal  fpring. 

PSALM     XLIIL 
I     TUST  Judgeof  heav'n,  agdnftmyfoes 
aJ       do  thou  affcrt  my  injur 'd  right ; 
O  fet  me  free,  my  God,  from  thofe 
that  in  deceit  and  wrong  delight. 


2  Since 


PSALM     XLIV.  S3 

Since  thou  art  ftill  my  only  ftay, 

why  leav'ft  thou  me  in  deep  diftrefs  ? 
Wliy  go  I  mourning  all  the  day, 

whilll  me  infulting  foes  opprefs  ? 
Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  bleft  ; 

be  thefe  my  guides,  to  lead  the  way, 
Tillon  thy  holy  hill  I  reft, 

and  in  thy  facred  temple  pray. 
Then  will  I  there  frefli  altars  raife 

to  God,  who  is  my  only  joy  ; 
And  well-tun'd  harps,  with  fongs  of  praife, 

(hall  all  my  grateful  hours  employ. 
"Why  then  call  down,  my  foul  ?  and  why 

fo  much  opprefs'd  with  anxious  care  ? 
On  God,  thy  God,  for  aid  rely, 

who  will  thy  ruin'd  (late  repair, 

PSALM     XLIV. 

OLord,  our  fathers  oft  have  told 
in  our  attentive  ears, 
Thy  wonders,  in  their  days  perform'd, 

and  elder  times  than  theirs  : 
How  thou,  to  plant  them  here,  didd  drive 

the  heathen  from  this  land, 
Difpeopled  by  repeated  llrokes 

of  thy  avenging  hand. 
For  not  their  courage,  nor  their  fword, 

to  them  poiTeffion  gave  ; 
Nor  llrength,  that  from  unequal  force 

their  fainting  troops  could  fave  : 
But  thy  right-hand,  and  pow^'rful  arm, 

whofe  fuccour  they  implor'd  ; 
Thy  prefence  with  the  chofen  race, 

who  thy  great  name  ador'd. 
As  thee  their  God  our  fathers  own'd, 

thou  art  our  fov'reign  King  ; 
O  !   therefore,  as  thou  did'Il  to  themj 

to  us  deliv'rance  bring. 
Through  thy  vi6lorious  Name,  our  arms 

the  prcudefl  foes  (hall  quell  ; 
And  crufli  them  with  repeated  (trokeSj 

as  oft  as  they  rebel. 
I'll  neither  trud  my  bow  nor  fword, 

when  I  in  fight  engage ; 
But  thee,  who  haft  our  foes  fubdu'd, 

and  (ham'd  their  fpiteful  rage. 
To  thee  the  triumph  we  afcribe, 

from  whom  the  conqueft  came  : 
In  God,  we  will  rejoice  all  day, 

and  ever  blefs  his  Name. 

D  z  PART 


54  PSALM     XLIV, 

PART     II. 

9  But  thou  haft  caft  us  off;  and  now 

moft  (hamefully  we  yield  ; 
For  thou  no  more  vouchfaf  *ft  to  lead 
our  armies  to  the  field  : 

10  Since  when,  to  ev'ry  upftart  foe 

we  turn  our  backs  in  fight  5 
And  with  our  fpoil  their  malice  feaft, 
who  bear  us  antient  fpite. 

1 1  To  {laughter  doom'd,  we  fall,  like  fliccp^ 

into  their  butchering  hands  ; 
Or  (what's  more  wretched  yet)  furvlvc, 
difpers'd  through  heathen  lands. 

1 2  Thy  people  thou  haft  fold  for  flaves, 

and  let  their  price  fo  low, 
That  not  thy  treafure,  by  the  fale, 

but  their  difgrace,  may  grow. 
13,   14  Reproach'd  by  all  the  nations  roundy 

the  heathens  by-word  grown  ; 
Whofe  fcorn  of  us  is  both  in  fpeech, 

and  mocking  geftures,  (hown. 

15  Confufion  ftrikes  me  blind  ;  my  face 

in  confcious  ftiame  I  hide  ; 

16  While  we  are  fcoff'd,  and  God  blafphem'ds 

by  their  licentious  pride, 

PART     III. 

17  On  us  this  heap  of  wocsisfall'n  ; 

all  this  we  have  endur'd  ; 
Yet  have  not,  Lord,  renounced  thy  Name, 
or  faith  to  thee  abjurM  : 

18  But  in  thy  righteous  paths  have  kept 

our  hearts  and  fteps  with  care  ; 

1 9  Though  thou  haft  broken  all  our  ftrength^ 

and  we  almoft  defpair.  ^ 

20  Could  we,  forgetting  thy  great  Name, 

on  other  gods  rely, 

21  And  not  the  Searcher  of  all  hearts 

the  treach'rous  crime  defcry  ? 

22  Thou  fee'ft  what  fuff'rings,  for  thy  fake^ 

we  ev'ry  day  fuftain  ; 
All  flaughter'd,  or  referv'd  like  fheep 
appointed  to  be  flain. 

23  Awake,  arife  ;  let  feeming  flcep 

no  longer  thee  detain  ; 
Nor  let  us.  Lord,  who  fue  to  thee, 
for  ever  fue  in  vain. 

24  Oh  !  wherefc»re  hideft  thou  thy  face 

from  our  aifiided  ftate, 

25  Whofc 


PSALM    XLV.  5S 

25  Whofe  fouls  and  bodies  fink  to  earth 

with  grief's  oppreflive  weight. 

26  Arife,  O  Lord,  and  timely  hafte 

to  our  deliv'rance  make  ; 
Redeem  us,  Lord  ; — if  not  for  ours, 
yet  for  thy  mercy's  fake. 

PSALM     XLV. 

5   "T  TT  7"  HILE  I  the  King's  loud  pralfe  rehearfc, 
V  V        indited  by  my  heart,        » 
My^  tongue  is  like  the  pen  of  him 
that  writes  with  ready  ax't. 

2  How  matchlefs  is  thy  form,  O  King  ! 

thy  mouth  with  grace  o'erflows  ; 
Becaufe  frefh  bleffings  God  on  thee 
eternally  bellows. 

3  Gird  on  thy  fword,  moft  mighty  Prince  ; 

and  clad  in  rich  array, 
With  glorious  ornaments  of  pow'r, 
majellic  pomp  difplay. 

4  Ride  on  in  Hate,  and  Hill  prote6l 

the  meek,  thejuft,  and  true  ; 
Whilft  thy  right-hand,  with  fwift  revenge, 
does  all  thy  foes  purfue. 

5  How  fliarp  thy  weapons  are  to  them 

that  dare  thy  pow'r  defpife  ! 
Down,  down  they  fall,  while  through  their  heart 
the  feather'd  arrow  flies. 

6  But  thy  firm  throne,   O  God,  is  fix'd, 

for  ever  to  endure  ; 
Thy  fceptre's  fway  fhall  always  laft, 
by  righteous  laws  fecure. 

7  Becaufe  thy  heart,  by  juftice  led, 

did  upright  ways  approve, 
And  hated  ftill  the  crooked  paths, 

where  wand'ring  finners  rove  ; 
Therefore  did  God,  thy  God,  on  thcc      ^ 

the  oil  of  gladnefs  Ihed  ; 
And  has,  above  thy  fellows  round, 

advanc'd  thy  lofty  head. 

8  With  cafriT,  aloes,  and  myrrh, 

thy  royal  robes  abound  ; 
Which,  from  the  itately  wardrobe  brought, 
fpread  grateful  odours  round. 
.9  Among  the  honourable  train 
did  princely  virgins  wait ; 
The  queen  was  plac'd  at  thy  right-hand, 
in  golden  robes  of  flate. 

D  4  PART 


S6  PSALM    XL¥L 

P  A  R  T    II. 

10  But  thou,  O  royal  bride,  give  ear, 

and  to  my  words  attend ; 
Forget  thy  native  country  n6w, 
and  ev*ry  former  friend. 

1 1  So  fhall  thy  beauty  charm  the  King, 

nor  fhall  his  love  decay  ; 
For  he  is  now  become  thy  Lord  ; 
to  him  due  rev'rence  pay. 

12  The  Tyrian  matrons,  rich  and  proud, 

fhall  humble  prefents  make  ; 
And  all  the  v^ealthy  nations  fue 
thy  favour  to  partake. 

13  The  King's  fair  Daughter's  fairer  foul 

all  inv^^ard  graces  fill ; 
Her  raiment  is  of  pureft  gold, 

adorn'd  with  coftly  flcill. 
14.  She  in  her  nuptial  garments  drefs'd, 

with  needles  richly  wrought, 
Attended  by  her  virgin  train, 

fhall  to  the  Kng  be  brought. 

15  With  all  the  flate  of  folemn  joy 

the  triumph  moves  along  ; 
Till,  with  wide  gates,  the  royal  court 
receives  the  pompous  throng. 

16  Thou,  in  thy  royal  Father's  room, 

muft  prineely  fons  expe6: ; 
Whom  thou  to  difF'rent  realms  may'fl  fendj 
to  govern  and  proteft  ; 

1 7  Whilft  this  my  fong  to  future  times 

tranfmits  thy  glorious  name  ; 
And  makes  the  world,  with  one  confent, 
thy  lafting  praife  proclaim. 

PSALM     XLVI. 
I    /^  OD  is  our  refuge  in  diHrefs  ; 

\jr   A  prefent  help  when  dangers  prefs  ; 
in  him,  undaunted,  we'll  confide  ; 
2,  3   Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  toft, 
And  mountains  in  the  ocean  lofl, 
torn  piece-meal  by  the  roaring  tide. 

4  A  gentler  ftream  with  gladnefs  ilill 
The  city  of  our  Lord  Ihall  fill, 

the  royal  feat  of  God  moil  high  ; 

5  God  dwells  in  Sion,  whofe  fair  tow'rs 
Shall  mock  th'  affaults  of  earthly  pow'rs, 

while  his  Almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

6  In  tumults  when  the  heathen  rag'd. 
And  kingdoms  war  againft  us  wag'd, 

he  thunder'd,  and  difpers'd  their  pow'rs  : 

7  The 


PSALM     XL  VIII.  i7 

7  The  Lord  of  Hofts  condufts  our  arms, 
Ourtovv'r  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

our  fathers'  Guardian-God,  and  ours. 
S  Come,  fee  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought, 
On  earth  what  defolation  brought ; 
how  he  has  calm'd  the  jarring  world  : 

9  He  broke  the  warlike  fpear  and  bow  ; 
With  them  their  thundering  chariots  too 

into  devouring  flames  were  hurl'd. 

10  Submit  to  God's  Almighty  fway  ; 
For  him  the  heathen  fhall  obey, 

and  earth  her  Sovereign  Lord  confefs  : 

1 1  The  God  of  Hofts  condufts  our  arms, 
Our  tow'r  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

as  to  our  fathers  in  diftrefs. 

PSALM    XLVIL 

I,  2  Z*^  All  ye  people,  clap  your  hands, 
V^      and  with  triumphant  voices  fing  ; 
No  force  the  mighty  pow'r  withftands 
of  God,  the  univerfal  King. 
3,  4  He  fhall  oppofmg  nations  quell, 
and  with  fuccefs  our  battles  fight ; 
Shall  fix  the  place  where  we  muft  dwell, 
the  piide  of  Jacob,  his  delight. 
5,  6  God  is  gone  up,  our  Lord  and  King, 

with  (houts  of  joy,  and  trumpets'  found. 
To  him  repeated  prailes  fing, 

and  let  the  chearful  fong  rebound. 
7,  8   Your  utmoft  flcill  in  praife  be  (hown, 
for  him,  who  all  the  world  commands, 
Who  fits  upon  his  righteous  throne, 

and  fpreads  his  fway  o'er  heathen  lands. 
^  Our  chiefs  and  tribes,  that  far  from  henc^; 
to  ferve  the  God  of  Abr'am  came, 
Found  him  theij-  conftant  fure  defence  : 
how  great  and  glorious  is  his  Name  ! 

PSALM     XLVin. 

i    T^  HE  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great, 
JL        and  greatly  to  be  prals'd 
In  Sion,  on  whofe  happy  mount 
his  facred  throne  is  rais'd. 

2  Hertow'rs,  the  joy  of  all  the  earth, 

with  beauteous  profpe6l  rife  ; 
On  her  north  fide  th'  Almighty  Kin^^'s 
imperial  city  lies. 

3  God  in  her  palaces  is  known  ; 

his  prefence  is  her  guard  : 

J.  Lorucd'iute 


58  PSALM    XLIX. 

4  Confederate  kings  withdrew  their  fiege, 

and  of  fuccefs  defpair'd. 

5  They  view'd  her  walls,  admir'd,  and  fled, 

with  grief  and  terror  ftruck  ; 

6  Like  women,  whom  the  fudden  pangs 

of  travail  had  overtook, 

7  No  wretched  crew  of  mariners 

appear  like  them  forlorn, 
When  fleets  from  Tarfhifli*  wealthy  ccafl:s 
by  eaftern  winds  are  torn. 

8  In  Sion  we  have  feen  performed 

a  work  that  was  foretold. 
In  pledge  that  God,  for  times  to  come, 
his  city  will  uphold. 

5  Not  in  our  fortrefles  and  walls 
did  we,  O  God,  confide  ; 
But  on  the  temple  fix'd  our  hopes, 
in  which  thou  doft  refide. 

10  According  to  thy  fov'reign  Name, 

thy  praife  through  earth  extends  ; 
-Thy  pow'rful  arm,  as  jullice  guides, 
chaftifes  or  defends. 

1 1  Let  Sion's  mount  with  joy  refound  j 

her  daughters  all  be  taught 
In  fongs  his  judgments  to  extol, 
who  this  deliv'rance  wrought. 

12  Compafs  her  walls  in  folemn  pomp  ; 

your  eyes  quite  round  her  call  ; 
Count  all  her  tow'rs,  and  fee  if  there 
you  find  one  ftone  difplac'd. 

1 3  Her  forts  and  palaces  furvey  ; 

obferve  their  order  well ; 
That,  with  afiurance,  to  your  heirs, 
his  wonders  you  may  tell. 

14  This  God  is  ours,  and  will  be  ours, 

vvhilfl:  we  in  him  confide  ; 
"Who,   as  he  has  preferv'd  us  now, 
till  death  wiU  be  our  guide. 

PSALM     XLIX. 

1,  2  "J"     ET  all  the  hfi;'ning  world  attend, 
I.  J      and  my  infl:ruftion  hear  ; 
Let  high  and  low,  and  rich  and  poor, 
with  joint  confent  give  ear. 
3  My  mouth  with  facred  wifdom  fill'd, 
fhall  good  advice  impart ; 
The  found  refult  of  prudent  thoughts, 
digeited  in  my  heart. 


4  To 


PSALM    XLIX.  59 

4  To  parables  of  weighty  fenfc 

I  will  my  ear  incline  ; 
Whilft  to  my  tuneful  harp  I  fmg 
dark  words  of  deep  defign. 

5  Why  fhould  my  courage  fail  in  time* 

of  danger  and  of  doubt, 
When  fmners,  that  would  me  fupplant, 
have  compafs'd  me  about  ? 

6  Thofe  men,  that  all  their  hope  and  trufl: 

in  heaps  of  treafure  place, 
And  boaft  in  triumph,  when  they  fee 
their  ill-got  wealth  increafe, 

7  Are  yet  unable  from  the  grave 

their  deareft  friend  to  free  ; 
Nor  can,  by  force  of  bribes,  rcverfe 

th*  Almighty  Lord's  decree. 
8,  9  Their  vain  endeavours  they  muft  quit ; 

the  price  is  held  too  high  ; 
No  fums  can  purchafe  fuch  a  grant, 

that  man  fhould  never  die. 

10  Not  wifdom  can  the  wife  exempt, 

nor  fools  their  folly  fave  ;  ^ 

But  both  muft  peri(h,  and  in  death 
their  wealth  to  others  leave. 

1 1  For  though  they  think  their  ftately  feats 

(hall  ne'er  to  ruin  fall. 
But  their  remembrance  laft  in  lands 
which  by  their  names  they  call  ; 

1 2  Yet  fliall  their  fame  be  foon  forgot, 

how  great  foe'er  their  ftate  ; 
With  beafts  their  memory,  and  they, 
ihall  fhare  one  com.mon  fate. 
PART     II. 

1 3  How  great  their  folly  is,  who  thus 

abfurd  conclufions  make  ! 
And  yet  their  children,  unreclaim'd, 
repeat  the  grofs  miftake. 

14  They  all,  like  ftieep  to  flaughter  led, 

the  prey  of  death  are  made  ; 
Their  beauty,  while  thejuft  rejoice, 
within  the  grave  (hall  fade. 

15  But  God  will  yet  redeem  my  foul ; 

and  from  the  greedy  gra^ 
His  greater  pow'r  fhall  fet  me  free, 
and  to  himfelf  receive. 

1 6  Then  fear  not  thou,  when  worldly  men 

in  envy'd  wealth  abound  ; 
Nor  though  their  profp'rous  houfe  increafe:, 
with  flate  and  honour  crown'd. 

X7  For 


6o  P  S  A  L  M     L. 

1 7  For  when  they're  fummon*d  hence  by  death, 
they  leave  all  this  behind  ; 
No  fhadovv  of  their  former  pomp 
within  the  grave  they  find  : 
^  1 8  And  yet  they  thought  their  ftate  was  bleft, 
caught  in  the  flatt'rer's  fnare, 
Who  with  their  vanity  comply'd, 
and  prais'd  their  worldly  care. 

19  In  their  forefathers  fteps  they  tread  ; 

and  when,  like  them,  they  die. 
Their  wretched  anceftors  and  they 
in  endlefs  darknefs  lie. 

20  For  man,  how  great  foe'er  his  ftate, 

unlefs  he's  truly  wife. 
As  like  a  fenfuai  beaft  he  lives, 
fo  like  a  beaft  he  dies. 

PSALM     L. 
I,  2  'T'^HE  Lord  hath  fpoke,  the  mighty  God 
JL      Kath  fent  his  fummons  all  abroad, 
from  dawning  light,  till  day  declines  : 
The  lift'ning  earth  his  voice  hath  heard. 
And  he  from  Sion  hath  appear'd, 
where  beauty  in  perfeftion  fiiines. 

3,  4  Our  God  fhall  come,  and  keep  no  more 
Mifconftru'd  filence,  as  before  ; 

but  wafting  flames  before  him  fend  : 
Around  ftiallterapcfts  fiercely  rage, 
Whilft  he  does  heav'n  and  earth  engage 
his  juft  tribunal  to  attend. 
5,  6  AfTemble  all  my  faints  to  me, 
(Thus  runs  the  great  divine  decree) 

that  in  my  lafting  cov'nant  live, 
And  off"' rings  bring  with  conftant  care  : 
The  heav'ns  his  juftice  ftiall  declare  ; 
for  God  himfelf  fliall  fentence  giyc. 
7,   8  Attend,  my  people  ;   Ifrael,  hear  ; 
Thy  ftrong  accufer  I'll  appear  ; 

thy  God,  thy  only  God,  am  I : 
'Tis  not  of  ofF'rings  I  complain. 
Which,  daily  in  my  temple  flain, 
my  facred  altar  did  fupply. 

9  Will  this  alone  atonement  make  ? 
No  bullock  from  thy  ftall  I'll  take, 

nor  he-goat  from  thy  fold  accept : 

10  The  foreft  beafts,  that  range  along, 
The  cattle  too,  are  all  my  own, 

that  on  a  thoufand  hills  are  kept. 


1 1    I  know 


P  S  A  L  M     LI.  6i 

III  know  the  fowls,  that  build  their  nefls 
In  craggy  rocks  ;  and  favage  beaftsj 
that  loofely  haunt  the  open  fields  : 

12  If  feiz'd  with  hunger  I  could  be, 
I  need  not  feek  relief  from  thee, 

fince  the  world's  mine,  and  all  it  yields, 

1 3  Think'ft  thou  that  I  have  any  need. 
On  flaughter'd  bulls  and  goats  to  feed, 

to  eat  their  flefti  and  drink  their  blood  ? 

14  The  facrifices  I  require. 

Are  hearts  which  love  and  zeal  infpire, 
and  vows  with  ftri6left  care  made  good, 

15  In  time  of  trouble  call  on  me. 
And  I  will  fet  thee  fafe  and  free  ; 

and  thou  returns  of  praife  (halt  make. 

16  But  to  the  wicked  thus  faith  God  : 
How  dar'll  thou  teach  my  laws  abroad, 

or  in  thy  mouth  my  covenant  take  ? 

1 7  For  {lubborn  thou,  confirmed  in  fin, 
Haft  proof  againft  inftruftion  been, 

and  of  my  word  didft  lightly  fpeak  : 

1 8  When  thou  a  fubtle  thief  didft  fee, 
Thou  gladly  with  him  didft  agree, 

and  with  adult'rers  didft  partake. 

19  Vile  flander  is  thy  chief  delight ; 
Thy  tongue,  by  envy  mov'd,  and  fpite, 

deceitful  tales  does  hourly  fpread  : 

20  Thou  doft  with  hateful  fcandals  wound 
Thy  brother,  and  with  lies  confound 

the  offspring  of  thy  mother's  bed. 

2 1  Thefe  things  didft  thou,  whom  ftill  I  ftrovc 
To  gain  with  filence,  and  with  love, 

till  thou  didft  wickedly  furmife. 
That  I  was  fuch  a  one  as  thou  ; 
But  I'll  reprove  and  ftiame  thee  now, 

and  fet  thy  fins  before  thine  eyes. 

22  Mark  this,  ye  wicked  fools,  left  I 
Let  all  my  bolts  of  vengeance  fly, 

whilft  none  fliall  dare  your  caufe  to  own  ; 

23  Who  praifes  me,  due  honour  gives  ; 
And  to  the  man  that  juftly  lives 

my  ftrong  falvation  ftiallbe  fliown. 

PSALM    LI. 
I    TTAVE  mercy.  Lord,  on  mc, 
JTjL      as  thou  wert  ever  kind  ; 
Let  me,  opprefs'd  with  loads  of  guilt, 
thy  wonled  mercy  find. 

2,\  w--ni 


62  P  S  A  L  M     Lt 

;2,  3  Wafh  ofF  my  foul  offence, 
and  cleanfe  me  from  my  fin  ; 
For  I  confefs  my  crime,  and  fee 
how  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

4  Againft  thee.  Lord,  alone, 

and  only  in  thy  fight. 
Have  Itranfgrefs'd  ;  and,  though  eondemn'dj 
mull  own  thy  judgment  right. 

5  In  guilt  each  part  was  form'd 

of  all  this  fmful  frame  ; 
In  guilt  I  was  conceiv'd,  and  born 
the  heir  of  fm  and  fhame. 

6  Yet  thou,  whofe  fearching  eye 

does  inward  truth  require, 
In  fecret  didft  with  wifdom's  laws 
my  tender  foul  infpire. 

7  With  hyffop  purge  me.  Lord, 

and  fo  I  clean  fhall  be  ; 
I  fhall  with  fnow  in  whitenefs  vie, 
when  purify 'd  by  thee. 

8  Make  me  to  hear  with  joy 

thy  kind  forgiving  voice  ; 
That  fo  the  bones  which  thou  haft  broke 
may  with  frefh  ilrength  rejoice. 
9,   10  Blot  out  my  crying  fins, 
nor  me  in  anger  view  : 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that's  clean, 
an  upright  mind  renew. 

PART     IL 

1 1  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 

nor  caft  me  from  thy  fight ; 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  take 
its  everlafting  flight. 

12  The  joy  thy  favour  gives, 

let  me  again  obtain  ; 
And  thy  free  Spirit's  firm  fupport 
my  fainting  foul  faftain. 

13  So  I  thy  righteous  ways 

to  finners  will  impart  ; 
Whilft  my  advice  fhall  wicked  men 
to  thy  jufl:  laws  convert. 

14  My  guilt  of  blood  remove, 

my  Saviour,   and  my  God  ; 
And  my  glad  tongue  (liali  loudly  tell 
thy  righteous  afts  abroad. 
J  5  Do  thou  unlock  my  lips, 

with  forrow  clos'd  and  ihame  ; 
So  fhall  my  mouth  thy  wond'rous  praife 
to  all  the  world  proclaim. 

16  Could 


PSALM    LIL  63 

16  Could  facrifice  atone, 

whole  flocks  and  herds  fhould  die  ; 
But  on  fuch  offerings  thou  difdaln'lt 
to  call  a  gracious  eye. 

17  A  broken  fpirit  is 

by  God  mo  ft  highly  priz'd  ; 
By  him  a  broken  contrite  heart 
(hall  never  be  defpis'd. 

18  Let  Sion  favour  find, 

of  thy  good  will  afTurM  ; 
And  thy  own  city  flourifh  long, 
by  lofty  walls  fecur'd. 

19  The  juft  fhall  then  attend,  , 

and  pleafmg  tribute  pay  ; 
And  facrifice  of  choicell  kind 
upon  thy  altar  lay. 

PSALM     LIL 

1  T  N  vain,  O  man  of  lawlefs  might, 
JL      thou  boaft'ft  thyfelf  in  ill ; 
Since  God,  the  God  in  whom  I  truft, 

vouchfafes  his  favour  ftill. 

2  Thy  wicked  tongue  doth  fland'rous  tales 

malicioufly  deviCe  ; 
And,  (harper  than  a  razor  fet, 

it  wounds  with  treach'rous  lies. 
3,  4  Thy  thoughts  are  more  on  ill  than  good, 

on  lies  than  truth,  employ'd  ; 
Thy  tongue  delights  in  words,  by  which 

the  guiltlefs  are  deftroy'd. 

5  God  {hall  for  ever  blaft  thy  hopes, 

and  fnatch  thee  foon  away  ; 
Nor  in  thy  dwelling-place  permit, 
nor  in  the  world,   to  ftay. 

6  The  juft,  with  pious  fear,  ftiallfee 

the  downfall  of  thy  pride  ; 

And  at  thy  fudden  ruin  laugh, 

and  thus  thy  fall  deride  : 

7  "  See  there  the  man  that  haughty  was, 

*'  who  proudly  God  defy'd, 
"  Who  trufted  in  his  wealth,  and  ftill 
*'  on  wicked  arts  rely'd.**  ^ 

8  But  I  am  like  thofe  olive-plants 

that  ftiade  God's  temple  round  ; 
And  hope  with  his  indulgent  grace 
to  be  for  ever  crown'd. 

9  So  ftiall  my  foul,  with  praife,  O  God, 

extol  thy  wond'rous  love  ; 
And  on  thy  Name  with  patience  wait ; 
for  this  thy  faints  approve. 

PSALM 


64  PSALM     LIV. 

PSALM    LIII. 

1  'Tn  HE  wicked  fools  mull  fure  fuppofe 

A        that  God  is  but  a  name  ; 
This  grofs  millake  their  praftice  fhows, 
fince  virtue  all  difclaim. 

2  The  Lord  look'd  down  from  heav'ns  high  tow*r, 

the  fons  of  men  to  view  ; 

To  fee  if  any  own'd  his  pow'r, 

or  truth  or  juftice  knew. 

3  But  all,  he  faw,  were  backward  gone, 

degen'rate  grown  and  bafe  ; 
None  for  religion  carM,  not  one 
of  all  the  finful  race. 

4  But  are  thofe  wo€"kers  of  deceit 

fo  dull  and  fenfelefs  grown, 
That  they  like  bread  my  people  eat, 
and  God's  jufi:  pow'r  difown  ? 

5  Their  caufelefs  fear  fiiall  flrangely  grow  ; 

and  they,  defpis'd  of  God, 
Shall  foon  be  foil'd  ;  his  hand  fhall  throw 
their  fliatter'd  bones  abroad. 

6  Would  he  his  faving  pow'r  employ 

to  break  our  fervile  band. 
Loud  fhouts  of  univerfal  joy 
Ihould  echo  through  the  land. 

PSALM    LIV. 

I,  2  X     Ord,  fave  me,  for  thy  glorious  name; 
'    ^      and  in  thy  ftrength  appear, 
To  judge  my  caufe  ;  accept  my  pray'r, 
and  to  my  words  give  ear. 

3  Mere  ftrangers,  whom  I  never  wrong'd, 
to  ruin  me  defign'd  ; 
And  cruel  men,  that  fear  no  God, 
againft  my  foul  combin'd. 

4,  5  But  God  takes  part  with  all  my  friends, 
and  he's  the  fureft  guard  ; 
The  God  of  truth  fhallgive  my  foes 
their  falfhood's  due  reward  ; 

6  While  I  my  grateful  off'rings  bring, 

and  facrifice  with  joy  ; 
And  in  his  praife  my  time  to  come 
delightfully  employ. 

7  From  dreadful  danger  and  diftrefs 

the  Lord  hath  fet  me  free  ; 
Through  him  (hall  I  of  all  my  foes 
the  juft  deflrudion  fee. 


PSALM 


■G 


P  S  A  L  M     LV.  6s 

PSALM    LV. 

IVE  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth. 


and  liften  when  I  pray 
Nor  from  thy  humble  fuppliant  turn 
thy  glorious  face  away. 

2  Attend  to  this  my  fad  complaint, 

and  hear  my  grievous  moans  ; 

While  I  my  mournful  cafe  declare, 

with  artlefs  fighs  and  groans. 

3  Hark  how  the  foe  infults  aloud  ! 

how  fierce  oppreffors  rage  ! 
Whofe  flandVous  tongues,  with  wrathful  hate, 

againfl  my  fame  engage. 
4,  5  My  heart  is  rack'd  with  pain  ;  my  foul 

with  deadly  frights  diftrefs'd  ; 
With  fear  and  trembling  compafs*d  round, 

with  horror  quite  opprefs'd. 
6  How  often  wifh'd  I  then,  that  I 

the  dove's  fwift  wings  could  get  ; 
That  I  might  take  my  fpeedy  flight, 

and  feek  a  fafe  retreat. 
7,  8  Then  would  I  wander  far  from  hence, 

and  in  wild  deferts  ilray, 
Till  all  this  furious  ftorm  were  fpent,     " 

this  tcmpell  pafs'd  away. 

PA  R  T     11. 

9  Deftroy,  O  Lord,  their  ill  defigns; 

their  counfels  foon  divide  ; 
For  through  the  city  my  griev'd  eyes 
have  ftrife  and  rapine  fpy'd. 

10  By  day  and  night,  on  ev'ry  wall 

they  walk  their  conftant  round  ; 
And  in  the  midft  of  all  her  ftrength 
are  grief  and  mifchief  found. 

1 1  Whoe'er  through  ev'ry  part  (hall  roam, 

will  frefh  diforders  meet ; 
Deceit  and  guile  their  conftant  polls 
maintain  in  ev'ry  ftreet. 
X2   For  'twas  not  any  open  foe 
that  falfe  reflections  made  ; 
For  then  I  could  with  eafe  have  borne 

the  bitter  things  he  faid  ; 
'Twas  none  who  hatred  had  profefs'd, 

that  did  againflme  rife  ; 
For  then  I  had  withdrawn  myfelf 
from  his  malicious  eyes. 
13,  14  But  'twas  e'en  thou,  my  guide,  my  friend, 
whom  tend'reft  love  did  join  ; 

JE  Whofe 


66  PSALM     LVL 

Whofe  fweet  advice  I  valued  moft  ; 
whofe  pray'rs  were  mix'd  with  mine. 
15   Sure  vengeance,  equal  to  their  crimes, 
fuch  traitors  muft  furprife, 
And  fudden  death  requite  thofe  ills 
they  wickedly  devife.    , 
16,  17  But  I  will  call  on  God,  who  ftill 
(hall  in  my  aid  appear  ; 
At  morn,  at  noon,  and  night,  I'll  pray  ; 
and  he  my  voice  fhall  hear. 
PART     III. 

1 8  God  has  releas'd  my  foul  from  thofe 

that  did  with  me  contend  ; 
And  made  a  num'rous  hoft  of  friends 
my  righteous  caufe  defend. 

19  For  he,  who  was  my  help  of  old, 

{hall  now  his  fuppHant  hear  ; 
And  punifh  them  whofe  profp'rous  ftate 
makes  them  no  God  to  fear. 

20  Whom  can  I  truft,  if  faithlefs  men 

perfidioufly  devife 
'  To  ruin  me,  their  peaceful  friend, 
and  break  the  ftrongcft  ties  ? 

2 1  Though  foft  and  melting  are  their  words. 

their  hearts  with  war  abound  ; 
Their  fpeeches  are  more  fmooth  than  oil, 
and  yet  like  fwords  they  wound. 

22  Do  thou,  my  foul,  on  God  depend, 

and  he  fhall  thee  fuftain  ; 
He  aids  the  juft,  whom  to  fupplant 
the  wicked  drive  in  vain. 

23  My  foes,  that  trade  in  lies  and  blood, 

fhall  all  untimely  die  ; 
Whilft  I,  for  health  and  length  of  days, 
on  thee,  my  God,  rely. 

PSALM     LVL 

1  'I^O  thou,  O  God,  in  mercy  help  : 
jL>/      for  man  my  life  purfues  : 

To  crufh  me  with  repeated  wrongs, 
he  daily  llrife  renews. 

2  Continually  my  fpiteful  foes 

to  ruin  me  combine  ; 
Thou  feell,  who  fitt'ft  enthron'd  on  high, 
what  mighty  numbers  join. 

3  But  though  fometimes  furpris'd  by  fear, 

en  danger's  firft  alarm  ; 

Yet  ftill  for  fuccour  I  depend 

on  thy  Almighty  arm. 


God's 


PSALM    LVIL  67 

4  God*s  faithful  promife  I  (hall  praife, 

on  which  I  now  rely  5 
In  God  I  truft,  and,  trufting  him, 
the  arm  of  flefli  defy. 

5  They  wrefl  my  words,  and  make  them  fpeak 

a  fenfe  they  never  meant ; 
Their  thoughts  are  all,  with  relllefs  fplte, 
on  my  deftru(5^ion  bent. 

6  In  clofe  affemblies  they  combine, 

and  wicked  projefts  lay  ; 
They  watch  my  fteps,  and  lie  in  wait 
to  make  my  foul  their  prey. 

7  Shall  fuch  injuftice  ft  ill  efcape  ? 

0  righteous  God,  arife  ; 

Let  thy  jutt  wrath,  too  long  provoked, 

this  impious  race  chaftife.  ^ 

8  Thou  numb'reft  all  my  fteps,  fincc  firft; 

1  was  compeird  to  flee  ; 
My  very  tears  are  treafur'd  up, 

and  regifter'd  by  thee.  « 

9  When  therefore  I  invoke  thy  aid, 

my  foes  fhall  be  overthrown  ; 

For  I  am  well  alTur'd  that  God 

my  righteous  caufe  will  own. 

10,  1 1    I'll  truft  God's  word,  and  fo  defpifq 

the  force  that  man  can  raife  ; 

12  To  thee,  O  God,  my  vows  are  due  ; 

to  thee  I'll  render  praife. 

13  Thou  haft  retriev'd  my  foul  from  death  ; 

and  thou  wilt  ftill  fecure 
The  life  thou  haft  fo  oft  preferv'd, 
and  make  my  footfteps  fure  : 

14  That  thus  protected  by  thy  powV, 

I  may  this  light  enjoy  ; 
And  in  the  fervice  of  my  God 
my  lengthen'd  days  employ. 
PSALM    LVII. 

1  "^  I  ^  HY  mercy.  Lord,  to  me  extend  ; 

X        On  thy  proteftion  I  depend ;  ' 

And  to  thy  wing  for  fhelterhafte. 
Till  this  outrageous  ftorm  is  pafs'd. 

2  To  thy  tribunal,  Lord,  I  fly. 

Thou  fov'reign  Judge,  and  God  moft  high. 
Who  wonders  haft  for  me  begun. 
And  wilt  not  leave  thy  work  undone. 

3  From  heaven  prote^l  me  by  thine  arm. 
And  fhame  all  thofe  who  feek  my  harm  ; 
To  my  relief  thy  mercy  fend. 

And  truth,  on  which  my  hopes  depend. 

E  2  4  For 


68  PSALM    LVIII. 

^  For  I  with  favage  men  converfe, 
I  Like  hungry  lions  wild  and  fierce  ; 

With  men  whofe  teeth  are  fpears,their  words 
Invenom'd  darts  and  two-edg'd  fwords. 

5  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  ; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  flcy, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  difplay'd. 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 

6  To  take  me  they  their  net  prepared, 
'And  had  almoft  my  foul  enfnar'd  ; 

But  fell  themfelves,  by  juft  decree. 
Into  the  pit  they  made  for  me. 

7  O  God,  my  heart  is  fix'd,  'tis  bent. 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  prefent  ; 

And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raife, 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  fongs  of  praife  : 

8  Awake,  my  glory  ;  harp  and  lute, 
No  longer  let  your  firings  be  mute  ; 
And  I,  my  tuneful  part  to  take, 
Will  with  the  early  dawn  awake. 

9  Thy  praifes,  Lord,  I  will  refound 
To  all  the  lifl'ning  nations  round  ; 

10  Thy  mercy  highefl  heav'n  tranfcends  ; 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

1 1  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  ; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  fliy. 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  difplay'd. 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 

PSALM   LVIII. 

1  Q  PEAK,  O  ye  judges  of  the  earth, 
C3      if  juft  your  fentence  be  ; 

Or  muft  not  innocence  appeal 
to  heav'n  from  your  decree  ? 

2  Your  wicked  hearts  and  judgments  are 

alike  by  malice  fway'd  ; 
Your  griping  hands,  by  weighty  bribes, 
to  violence  betray'd. 

3  To  virtue  ftrangers,  from  the  womb 

their  infant  fteps  went  wrong  ; 

They  prattled  flander,  and  in  lies 

employ'd  their  lifping  tongue. 

4  No  ferpent  of  parch'd  Afric's  breed 

does  ranker  poifon  bear  ; 
The  drowfy  adder  will  as  foon 
unlock  his  fullen  ear. 

5  Unmov'd  by  gobd  advice,  an^  deaf 

as  adders  they  remain  ; 


From 


PSALM     LIX. 


6^ 


From  whom  the  flcilful  charmer's  voice  ^ 

can  no  attention  gain. 

6  Defeat,  O  God,  their  threatening  rage, 

and  timely  break  their  pow'r ; 
Difarm  thefe  growling  lions'  jaws, 
e'er  pra£lis'd  to  devour. 

7  Let  now  their  infolence,  at  height, 

like  ebbing  tides  be  fpent ; 
Their  fhiver'd  darts  deceive  their  aim, 
when  they  their  bow  have  bent. 

8  Like  fnails  let  them  diffolve  to  flimc  ; 

like  hafty  births,  become 
Unworthy  to  behold  the  fun, 
and  dead  within  the  womb. 

9  E'er  thorns  can  make  the  flefh-pots  boil, 

tempeftuous  wrath  fhall  come 
From  God,  and  fnatch  them  hence  alive 
to  their  eternal  doom. 

10  The  righteous  fhall  rejoice  to  fee 

their  crimes  with  vengeance  meet  j 
And  faints  in  perfecutors'  blood 
fhall  dip  their  harmlefs  feet. 

1 1  TranfgrefTors  then  with  grief  fhall  fee 

juft  men  rewards  obtain  ; 
And  own  a  God,  whofe  juflice  will 
the  guilty  earth  arraign. 

PSALM    LIX. 

1  Tn\  EKver  me,  O  Lord,  my  Gcd, 

1  J     from  all  my  fpiteful  foes  ; 
In  my  defence  oppofe  thy  pow'r 
to  theirs  who  me  oppofe. 

2  Preferve  me  from  a  wicked  race, 

who  make  a  trade  of  ill ; 
Protect  me  from  remorfelefs  men, 
who  feek  my  blood  to  fpill. 

3  They  lie  in  wait,  and  mighty  pow'rs 

againft  my  life  combine. 
Implacable  ;  yet.  Lord,  thou  know'ft, 
for  no  offence  of  mine. 

4  In  hafle  they  run  about,  and  watch 

my  guiltlefs  life  to  take  ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  on  my  diflrefs, 
and  to  my  help  awake. 

5  Thou,  Lord  of  Hods,  and  Ifracl's  God, 

their  heathen  rage  fupprefs  ; 
Relentlefs  vengeanc^  take  on  thofe 
who  flubbornly  tranfgrefs, 

E  3  6  At 


70  PSALM     LIX, 

6  At  evening,  to  bcfet  my  houfe, 

like  growling  dogs  they  meet ; 
While  others  through  the  city  range, 
and  ranfack  ev'ry  flreet. 

7  Their  throats  envenom'd  flander  breathe  ; 

their  tongues  are  fharpen'd  fwords ; 
**  Who  hears  r'*  fay  they,  "  or,  heating,  dares 
*'  reprove  our  lawlefs  words  ?" 

8  But  from  thy  throne  thou  fhalt,  O  Lord, 

their  baffled  plots  deride  ; 
And  foon  to  (hame  and  fcorn  expofe 
their  boafted  heathen  pride. 

9  On  thee  I  wait ;   'tis  on  thy  ftrength 

for  fuccour  I  depend  ; 
'Tis  thou,  O  God,  art  my  defence, 
who  only  can  defend. 

10  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  which  has  fo  oft 

from  danger  fet  me  free, 
Shall  crown  my  wifhes,  and  fubdue 
my  haughty  foes  to  me. 

1 1  Deflroy  them  not,  O  Lord,  at  cnce  ; 

rellrain  thy  vengeful  blow  ; 
Left  we,  ungratefully,  too  foon 

forget  their  overthrow. 
Difperfe  them  through  the  nations  round 

by  thy  avenging  pow ''r  ; 
Do  thou  bring  down  their  haughty  pride, 

O  Lord,  our  fhield  and  tow*r. 

12  Now,  in  the  height  of  all  their  hopes, 

their  arrogance  chaftife  ; 
Whofe  tongues  have  fmn'd  without  rcftraint, 
and  curfes  join'd  v/ith  hes. 

13  Nor  fhalt  thou,  whilft  their  race  endures, 

thine  anger.  Lord,  fupprefs  ; 
That  diftant  lands,  by  their  jufl  doom, 
may  Ifrael's  God  confefs. 

14  Atev'ning  let  them  ftill  perfift 

like  growling  dogs  to  meet. 
Still  wander  all  the  city  round, 
and  traverfe  ev'ry  ftreet. 

15  Then,  as  for  malice  now  they  do, 

for  hunger  let  them  ftray  ; 
And  yell  their  vain  complaints  aloud, 
defeated  of  their  prey. 

16  Whilft  early  I  thy  mercy  fing, 

thy  wond'rous  power  confefs  ; 
For  thou  haft  been  my  fure  defence, 
my  refuge  in  diftrefs. 


17  To 


PSALM    LX,  LXI.  7 

1 7  To  thee  with  never-ceafing  praife, 
O  God,  my  ftrength,   I'll  fing  ; 
Thou  art  my  God,  the  Rock  from  whence 
my  health  and  fafety  fpring. 

PSALM    LX. 

1  •^  God,  who  haft  our  troops  difper'd, 
V^    Forfaking  thofe  who  left  thee  firft  j 
As  we  thyjuit  dlfpleafure  mourn, 

To  us,  in  mercy,  Lord,  return. 

2  Our  ftrength,  that  firm  as  earth  did  ftand, 
Is  rent  by  thy  avenging  hand  ; 

O  !   heal  the  breaches  thou  haft  made  : 
We  (hake,  we  fall,  without  thy  aid  ! 

3  Our  folly's  fad  effefts  we  feel ; 

For,  drunk  with  difcord's  cup  we  reel ; 

4  But  now,  for  them  who  tltee  rever'd, 
Thou  haft  thy  truth's  bright  banner  rear'd. 

5  Let  thy  right-hand  thy  faints  protect  ; 
Lord,  hear  the  pray'rs  that  we  direct ; 

6  The  holy  God  has  fpoke  ;  and  I, 
O'erjoy'd,  on  his  firm  word  rely  : 
To  thee  in  portions  I'll  divide 

Fair  Sichem's  foil,   Samaria's  pride  ; 
To  Sichem,  Succoth  next  I'll  join. 
And  meafure  out  her  vale  by  line. 

7  ManafTeh,  Gilead,  both  fubfcribe 

To  my  commands,  with  Ephraim's  tribe  ; 
Ephraim  by  arms  fupports  my  caufe. 
And  Judah  by  religious  laws. 

8  Moab  iny  flave  and  drudge  fhall  be. 
Nor  Eden  from  my  yoke  get  free  ; 
Proud  Paleftine's  imperious  ftate 
Shall  humbly  on  our  triumph  wait. 

9  But  who  ftiall  quell  thefe  mighty  powers. 
And  clear  my  way  to  Edom's  tow'rs  ? 

Or  through  her  guarded^ frontiers  tread  ; 

The  path  that  doth  to  conqueft  lead  ? 

10  Ev'n  thou,  O  God,  v/ho  haft  difpers'd 
Our  troops  (for  we  forfook  thee  firft  ;) 
Thofe  whom  thou  did'ft  in  wrath  forfake, 
Aton'd,  thou  wilt  vidlorious  make. 

1 1  Do  thou  our  fainting  caufe  fuftain  ; 
For  liuman  fuccours  are  but  vain. 

1 2  Frefh  ftrength  and  courage  God  beftows  : 
'Tis  he  treads  down  our  proudeft  foes. 

PSALM    LXI. 

I    T*     ORD,  hear  my  cry,  regard  my  pray'r, 
1  ^      which  I,  opprefs'd  with  grief, 

E  4  2  From 


72  PSALM    LXa 

2  From  earth's  remoteft  parts  addrefs 

to  thee  for  kind  relief. 
O  lodge  me  fafe  beyond  the  reach 
of  perfecuting  pow'r  ; 

3  Thou,  who  fo  oft  from  fpiteful  foes 

haft  been  my  Ihelt'ring  tow'r. 

4  So  fhall  I  in  thy  facred  courts 

fecure  from  danger  lie  ; 
Beneath  the  covert  of  thy  wings, 
all  future  ftorms  defy. 

5  In  fign  my  vows  are  heard,  once  more 

I  o'er  my  chofen  reign  ; 

6  O  !  blefs  with  long  and  profp'rous  life 

the  king  thou  didft  ordain. 

7  Confirm  his  throne,  and  make  his  reign 

accepted  in  thy  fight ; 
And  let  thy  truth  and  meicy  both 
in  his  defence  unite. 

8  So  fhall  I  ever  fing  thy  praife, 

thy  Name  for  ever  blefs  ; 
Devote  my  profp'rous  days  to  pay 
the  vows  of  my  diftrefs. 

PSALM     LXII. 
I,  2l%  yTY  foul  for  help  on  God  relics  ; 

X  T  X      from  him  alone  my  fafety  flows  ; 
My  Rock,  my  Health,  that  flrength  fupplies; 
lo  bear  the  (hock  of  all  my  foes. 

3  How  long  will  ye  contrive  my  fall, 

'         which  will  but  haften  on  your  own  ? 
You'll  totter  like  a  bending  wall, 
or  fence  of  uncemented  ftone. 

4  To  make  my  envy'd  honours  lefs 

they  ftrive  with  lies,  their  chief  delight  ; 
For  they,  tho'  with  their  mouths  they  blefs, 

in  private  curfe  with  inward  fpite. 
5,  6  But  thou,  my  foul,  on  God  rely  ; 

on  him  alone  thy  truft  repofe  : 
My  Rock  and  Health  will  ftrength  fupply 

to  bear  the  fhock  of  all  my  foes. 

7  God  does  his  faving  health  difpcnfe, 

and  flowing  bleflings  daily  fend  : 
He  is  my  fortrefs  and  defence  ; 
on  him  my  foul  fliall  ftili  depend. 

8  In  him,  3- e  people,  always  truil ; 

before  his  throne  pour  out  your  hearts  : 
For  God,  the  merciful  and  juft, 
his  timely  aid  to  us  imparts. 

0  The 


PSALM    LXIIl.  73 

9  The  vulgar  fickle  are  and  frail ; 

the  great  diffemble  and  betray  ; 
And,  laid  in  truth's  impartial  fcale, 
the  lighted  things  will  both  out-weigh. 

10  Then  truft  not  in  opprefiive  ways  ; 

by  fpoil  and  rapine  grow  not  vain  ; 
Nor  let  your  hearts,  if  wealth  increafc, 

be  fet  too  much  upon  your  gain. 
i  I    For  God  has  oft  his  will  exprefs'd, 

and  I  this  truth  have  fully  known  ; 
To  be  of  boundlefs  pow'r  pofTefsM, 

belongs,  of  right,  to  God  alone. 
J  2  Though  mercy  is  his  darling  grace, 

in  which  he  chiefly  takes  delight ; 
Yet  will  he  all  the  human  race 

according  to  their  works  requite. 

PSALM    LXIIL 

1  f^\  God,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee 
KJ   My  morning  pray'rs  fhall  offered  be  ; 

for  thee  my  thirfty  foul  does  pant : 
My  fainting  flefh  implores  thy  grace 
Within  this  dry  and  barren  place, 

where  I  refrefhing  waters  want. 

2  O  !  to  my  longing  eyes,  once  more, 
That  view  of  glorious  pow'r  reftore, 

which  thy  majefl:ic  houfe  difplays  : 

3  Becaufe  to  me  thy  wond'rous  love 
Than  life  itfelf  does  dearer  prove, 

my  lips  fhall  always  fpeak  thy  praife. 

4  My  life,  while  I  that  life  enjoy. 
In  blefling  God  I  will  employ  ; 

with  lifted  hands  adore  his  name  : 

5  My  foul's  content  fhall  be  as  great 
As  theirs  who  choiceft  dainties  eat, 

while  I  with  joy  his  praife  proclaim. 

6  When  down  I  lie,  fweet  fleep  tofind, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  prefent  to  my  mind  ; 

and  when  I  wake  in  dead  of  night : 

7  Becaufe  thou  ftill  doft  fuccour  bring. 
Beneath  the  fliadovv  of  thy  wing 

I  reft  with  fafety  and  delight. 

8  My  foul,  when  foes  would  me  devour, 
Cleaves  faft  to  thee,  whofe  matchlefs  pow'r, 

in  her  fuppoit  is  daily  fliown  : 
Q  But  thofe  the  righteous  Lord  fhall  flay, 
'    That  my  deftru(5lion  wifh  ;  and  they 

that  feck  my  life,  fhall  lofe  their  own. 

lo  They 


74  PSALM     LXIV. 

10  They  by  untimely  ends  (hall  die, 
Their  flefh  a  prey  to  foxes  lie  ; 

t  ut  God  fhall  fill  the  king  with  joy  : 

1 1  Who  thee  confefs  fhall  ftill  rejoice  ; 
Whilft  the  faife  tongue,  and  lying  voice, 

thou,  Lord,  fhalt  filence  and  deftroy. 

PSALM     LXIV., 

1  *r     ORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint 
I.  J      to  my  requeft  give  ear  ; 

Preferve  my  life  from  cruel  foes, 
and  free  my  foul  from  fear. 

2  O  !  hide  me  with  thy  tend'reft  care, 

in  fome  fecure  retreat. 
From  finners  thatagainft  me  rife, 
and  all  their  plots  defeat. 

3  See  how,  intent  to  work  my  harm, 

they  whet  their  tongues  like  fwords  ; 
And  bend  their  bows  to  fhoot  their  darts, 
fharp  lies,  and  bitter  words. 

4  Lurking  in  private,  at  the  juit 

they  take  their  fecret  aim  ; 
And  fuddenly  at  him  they  Ihoot, 
quite  void  of  fear  and  (hame. 

5  To  carry  on  their  ill  defigns 

they  mutually  agree  ; 
They  fpeak  of  laying  private  fnare3> 
and  think  that  none  fliall  fee. 

6  With  utmoft  diligence  and  care 

their  wicked  plots  they  lay  ; 
The  deep  defigns  of  all  their  hearts 
are  only  to  betray. 

7  But  God,  to  anger  juftly  mov'd, 

his  dreadful  bow  fhall  bend, 
And  on  his  flying  arrov/'s  point 
fhall  fwift  deftru(?lion  fend. 

8  Thofe  flanders  which  their  mouths  did  vent, 

upon  themfelves  Paall  fall ; 
Their  crimes  difclos'd  fhall  m.ake  them  be 
defpis'd  and  fhunn'd  by  all. 

9  The  world  fhall  then  God's  pow'r  confefs, 

and  nations  trembling  ftand, 
Ccnviuc'd  that  'tis  the  mighty  work 
of  his  avenging  hand  : 

10  Whilft  righteous  men,  whom  God  fecures, 

in  him  fhall  gladly  trail  ; 
And  all  the  Kil'ning  earth  fhall  hear 
loud  triumphs  of  the  juft. 


PSALM 


P  S  A  L  M    LXV.  ^t^ 

PSALM     LXV. 
\    *¥7'0R  thee,  O  God,  our  conftant  praife 
J7       in  Sion  waits,  thy  chofenfeat; 
Our  promis'd  altars  there  we'll  raife, 
and  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  O  thou,  who  to  my  humble  pray'r 

didll  always  bend  thy  liil'ning  ear, 
To  thee  fliall  all  mankind  repair, 
and  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 

3  Our  fins,  though  numberlefs,  in  vain 

to  flop  thy  flowing  mercy  try  ; 
Whilft  thou  o'erlook'ft  the  guilty  (lain, 
and  wafheth  out  the  crimfon  dye. 

4  Bleft  is  the  man  who,  near  thee  plac'd, 

within  thy  facred  dwelling  lives  ! 
Whilil  we  at  humble  diftance  tafle 
the  vaft  delights  thy  temple  gives. 

5  By  wond'roas  afts,  O  God  moft  juft, 

have  we  thy  gracious  anfwer  found  : 
In  thee  remoteil  nations  truft, 

and  thofe  whom  flormy  waves  furround. 

6,  7   God,  by  his  ftrength,  fets  fail  the  hills, 

and  does  his  matchlefs  pow'r  engage. 

With  which  the  fea's  loud  waves  he  itills, 

and  angry  crowd's  tumultuous  rage. 

PART     IL 

8  Thou,  Lord,  doll  barb'rous  lands  difmay, 

when  they  thy  dreadful  tokens  view  ; 
With  joy  they  fee  the  night  and  day 
each  other's  track,  by  turns,  purfue. 

9  From  out  thy  unexhaufled  flore 

thy  rain  relieves  the  thirfty  ground  ; 
Makes  lands,  that  barren  were  before, 
with  corn  and  ufeful  fruits  abound. 
JO  On  rifing  ridges  down  it  pours, 
and  ev'ry  furrow'd  valley  fills  ; 
Thoa  mak'll  them  foft  with  gentle  (how'rsj. 
in  which  a  bleft  increafe  diftils. 
J I    Thy  goodnefs  docs  the  circling  year 
with  frefh  returns  of  plenty  crov/n  ; 
And  where  thy  glorious  paths  appear, 
the  fruitful  clouds  drop  fatnef^  down. 

12  They  drop  on  barren  forefts,  chang'd 

by  them  to  paftures  frefli  and  green  ; 
The  hills  about,  in  order  rang'd, 
in  beauteous  robes  of  joy  are  feen. 

1 3  Large  flocks  with  fleecy  wool  adorn 

the  chearful  downs  ;  the  vallies  bring 
A  plenteous  crop  of  fuU-eard  corn, 

andfeem,  for  joy  to  fhout  and  fing,  PSALM 


7$  PSALM     LXVI. 

PSALM    LXVI. 
I,  2  T     ET  all  the  lands,  with  fhouts  of  joy, 
«Li      to  God  their  voices  raife  ; 
Sing  pfalms  in  honour  of  his  Name, 
and  fpread  his  glorious  praife. 

3  And  let  them  fay,  How  dreadful,  Lord, 

in  all  thy  \'ttorks,  art  thou  ! 
To  thy  great  pow'r  thy  ilubborn  foes 
fhall  all  be  forc'd  to  bow. 

4  Through  all  the  earth  the  nations  round 

ihall  thee  their  God  confefs  ; 
And,  with  glad  hymns,  their  awful  dread 
of  thy  great  Name  exprefs. 

5  O  !   come,  behold  the  works  of  God  ; 

and  then  with  me  you'll  own. 
That  he  to  all  the  fons  of  men 
has  wond'rous  judgment  fhown. 

6  He  made  the  fea  become  dry  land, 

through  which  our  fathers  walk'd  ; 
Whilft  to  each  other  of  his  might 
with  joy  his  people  talk'd. 

7  He,  by  his  pow'r,  for  ever  rules  ; 

his  eyes  the  world  furvey  : 

Let  no  prefumptuous  man  rebel 

againil  his  fov'reign  fway. 

PART    n. 

8,  9  O  !   all  ye  nations,  blefs  our  God, 
and  loudly  fpeak  his  praife  ; 
Who  keeps  our  fouls  alive,  and  fciU 
confirms  our  ftedfall  ways. 

10  For  thou  hall  try'd  us,  Lord,  as  fire 

does  try  the  precious  ore  ; 

1 1  Thou  brought'ft  us  into  ftraits,  where  we 

oppreffing  burdens  bore. 

12  Infulting  foes  did  us,  their  flaves, 

through  fire  and  water  chafe  ; 
But  yet,  at  laft,  thou  brought'ft  us  forth 
into  a  wealthy  place. 

13  Burnt  off'rings  to  thy  houfe  I'll  bring, 

and  there  my  vows  will  pay, 

14  Which  I  with  folemn  zeal  did  make 

in  trouble's  difmal  day. 

15  Then  fliallthe  richeft  incenfe  fmoke, 

the  fatteft  rams  fhall  fall, 
The  choicefl  goats  from  out  the  fold, 
and  bullocks  from  the  ft  all. 

16  O  !   come,  all  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 

attend  with  heedful  care, 


WhilH 


PSALM    LXVII,  LXVIIL  77 

Whim  I  what  God  for  me  has  done 
with  grateful  joy  declare. 
17,  18  As  I  before  his  aidimplor'd, 
fo  now  I  praife  his  Name  ; 
Who,  if  my  heart  had  harbour *d  lin  J 
would  all  my  pray*rs  difclaim. 

19  But  God  to  me,  whene'er  I  cry 'd, 

his  gracious  ear  did  bend, 

And  to  the  voice  of  my  requeft 

with  conftant  love  attend. 

20  Then  blefs'd  for  ever  be  my  Godj 

who  never,  when  I  pray, 
Withholds  his  mercy  from  my  foul, 
nor  turns  his  face  away. 

PSALM     LXVII. 

1  r~r^  O  blefs  thy  chofen  race, 

I         in  mercy,  Lord,  incline  ;. 
And  caufe  the  brightnefs  of  thy  face 
on  all  thy  faints  to  fhine  : 

2  That  fo  thy  wond'rous  way 

may  through  the  world  be  known  ; 
While  diftant  lands  their  tribute  pay, 
and  thy  falvation  own. 

3  Let  differing  nations  join 

to  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
to  praife  thy  glorious  Name. 

4  O  let  them  fhout  and  fing 

with  joy  and  pious  miith  ; 
For  thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 
fhalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

5  Let  diff'ring  nations  join 

to  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
to  praife  thy  glorious  Name. 

6  Then  (hall  the  teeming  ground 

a  large  increafe  difclofe  ; 
And  we  with  plenty  fhall  be  crownM, 
which  God,  our  God,  befbc^ws. 

7  Then  God  upon  our  land 

fhall  conftant  bleflings  Ihow'r  ; 
And  all  the  world  in  awe  fhall  fland 
of  his  refiftlefs  pow'r. 

PSALM     LXVIIL 
I    T    ET  God,  the  God  of  battle,  rife, 
1.  J      and  fcatter  his  prefumptuous  foes  ; 
Let  fhameful  rout  their  hoft  furprife, 
who  fpitefully  his  power  oppofe. 

2  As 


78  PSALM    LXVm. 

2  As  fmoke  in  tempeft's  rage  is  lofl, 

or  wax  into  the  furnace  call ; 
So  let  their  facrilegious  hod 

before  his  wrathful  prefence  wafte. 

3  Butlet  the  fervantsof  his  will 

his  favour's  gentle  beams  enjoy  ; 
Their  upright  hearts  let  gladnefs  fill, 

and  chearful  fongs  their  tongues  employ. 

4  To  him  your  voice  in  anthem's  raife  ; 

Jehovah's  awful  name  he  bears  ; 
In  him  rejoice,  extol  his  praife, 

who  rides  upon  high-rolling  fpheres. 

5  Him,  from  his  empire  of  the  flvies, 

to  this  low  world  compaffion  draws. 
The  orphan's  claim  to  patronize, 

and  judge  the  injur'd  widow's  caufe. 

6  'Tis  God,  who  from  a  foreign  foil 

reilores  poor  exiles  to  their  home  ; 
Makes  captives  fi  ee,  and  fruitlefs  toil 
their  proud  oppreflbrs'  righteous  doom- 

7  'Twas  fo  of  old,  when  thou  didft  lead 

in  perfon,  Lord,  our  armies  forth  ; 

Strange  terrors  through  the  defert  fpread, 

convulfions  ihook  th'  aftonifh'd  earth. 

8  The  breaking  clouds  did  rain  diilil, 

and  heav'n's  high  arches  (hook  with  fear  : 
How  then  ftiould  Sinai's  humble  hill 
of  Ifrael's  God  the  pretence  bear  ? 

9  Thy  hand:  at  famifh'd  earth's  complaint, 

relieved  her  from  celeftial  ftores. 
And  when  thy  heritage  was  faint, 
afTuag'd  the  drought  with  plenteous  fhow'rs. 

10  Where  favages  had  rang'd  before, 

at  eafe  thou  mad'll  our  tribes  refide  ; 
And,  in  the  defert,  for  the  poor 
thy  gen'rous  bounty  did  provide. 
PART     II. 

1 1  Thou  gav'il  the  word  ;  we  fally'd  forth; 

and  in  that  povv'rful  wordo'ercame  ; 
While  virgin-troops  with  fongs  of  mirth, 
in  flate  our  conqueft  did  proclaim. 

12  Vaft  armies,  by  fuch  gen'rals  led, 

as  yet  had  ne'er  receiv'd  a  foil, 
Forfook  their  camp  with  fudden  dread, 
and  to  our  women  left  the  fpoil. 

1 3  Though  Egypt's  drudges  you  have  been, 

your  army's  vAug  (hall  (nine  as  bright 
As  doves,  in  golden  funfiiine  feen, 
or  iilver'd  e'er  with  paler  light. 


14  'Twas 


PSALM    LXVIII.  79 

14  *Twas  fo,  when  God's  almighty  hand 

o'er  fcatter'd  kings  the  conqueil  won  ; 
Our  troops,  drawn  up  on  Jordan's  ftrand, 
high  Salmon's  glitt'ring  fnow  outfiione. 

15  From  thence  to  Jordan's  farther  coaft, 

and  Bafhan's  hill  we  did  advance  : 

No  more  her  height  fliall  Baflian  boaft, 

but  that  (he's  God's  inheritance. 

16  But  wherefore  (though  the  honour's  great) 

fhould  this,  O  mountain,  fwdl  your  pride? 
For  Sion  is  his  chofen  feat, 
where  he  for  ever  will  refide. 

1 7  His  chariots  numberlefs  ;  his  pow'rs 

are  heav'nly  hofts,  that  wait  his  will ; 
His  prefence  now  fills  Sion's  tow'rs, 
as  once  it  honour'd  Sinai's  hill. 

18  Afcending  high,  in  triumph  thou 

captivity  hall:  captive  led  ; 
And  on  thy  people  did'll  bellow 

the  fpoil  of  armies  once  their  dread. 
E'en  rebels  fhall  partake  thy  grace, 

and  humble  profelytes  repair 
To  worfhip  at  thy  dwelling-place, 

and  all  the  world  pay  homage  there. 

19  For  benefits  each  day  beftow'd, 

be  daily  his  great  Name  ador'd, 

20  Who  is  our  Saviour,  and  our  God, 

of  life  and  death  the  fov'reign  Lord. 

2 1  But  juftice  for  his  harden'd  foes 

proportion'd  vengeance  hath  decreed. 
To  wound  the  hoary  head  of  thofe, 
who  in  prefumptuous  crimes  proceed. 

22  The  Lord  hath  thus  in  thunder  fpoke  : 

"  As  I  fubdu'd  proud  Baflian's  king, 
"  Once  more  I'll  break  my  people's  yoke, 
"  and  from  the  deep  my  fervants  bring. 

23  "  Their  feet  fhall  with  a  crimfon  flood 

"  of  flaughter'd  foes  be  cover'd  o'er  ; 
*'  Nor  earth  receive  fuch  impious  blood, 
"  but  leave  for  dogs  th'  unhallow'd  gore." 
PART     IIL 

24  When,  marching  to  thy  bleft  abode, 

the  wond'ring  multitude  furvey'd 
The  pompous  ftate  of  thee,  our  God, 
in  robes  of  majefty  array'd  ; 

25  Sweet-finging  Levites  led  the  van  ; 

loud  inftruments  brought  up  the  rear  ; 
Between  both  troops,  a  virgin-train 
with  voice  and  timbrel  charm'd  the  ear. 

26  This 


8o  P  S  .A  L  M    LXIX: 

26  This  was  the  burden  of  their  fong  : 

"  In  full  affemblies  blefs  the  Lord  ; 
"  All  who  to  Ifrael's  tribes  belong, 
"  of  IfraePs  God  the  praife  record." 

27  Nor  little  Benjamin  alone 

from  neighb'ring  bounds  did  there atteridj 
Nor  only  Judah's  nearer  throne 

her  counfellors  in  ftate  did  fend  ; 
But  Zebulon's  remoter  feat, 

and  Napthali's  more  diflant  coaft. 
The  grand  proceffion  to  complete, 

fent  up  their  tribes,  a  princely  hoft. 

28  Thus  God  to  ftrength  and  union  brought 

our  tribes,  at  ftrife  till  that  bled  hour, 
This  work,  which  thou,  O  God,  hail  wrought, 
confirm  with  frefh  recruits  of  pow'r. 

29  To  vifit  Salem,  Lord,  defcend, 

and  Sion,  thy  terreftrial  throne  ; 
Where  kings  with  prefents  fhall  attend, 
and  thee  with  offered  crowns  atone. 

30  Break  down  the  fpearmens'  ranks,  who  threat 

like  pamper'd  herds  of  favage  might ; 
Their  filver-armour'd  chiefs  defeat, 
who  in  defcruftive  war  delight. 

3 1  Egypt  fhall  then  to  God  ftretch  forth 

her  hands,  and  Afric  homage  bring  ; 

32  The  fcatter'd  kingdoms  of  the  earth 

their  common  Sov'rcign's  praifes  fing  t 

33  Who,  mounted  on  the  loftieft  fpherc 

of  ancient heav'n,  fublimely  rides; 

From  whence  his  dreadful  voice  we  hear, 

like  that  of  warring  winds  and  tides. 

34  Afcribc  the  pow'r  to  God  moft  high  : 

of  humble  Ifrael  he  takes  care  ; 
Whofe  ftrength,  from  out  the  dudij  fl^y, 
darts  fhining  terrors  through  the  air. 
^y   How  dreadful  are  the  facred  courts, 

v.'here  God  has  fix'd  his  earthly  throne! 
His  ilrcngth  his  feeble  faints  fuppoits, 
to  give  God  praife,  and  him  alone. 
PSALM     LXIX. 

1  O  AVE  me,  O  God,  from  waves  that  rollj 
jk3    And  prefs  to  overwhelm  my  foul  : 

2  With  painful  fteps  in  mire  I  tread. 
And  deluges  o'erflow  my  head. 

3  With  refUefs  cries  my  fpirits  faint, 

My  voice  is  hoarfe  with  long  complaint ; 
My  fight  decays  with  tedious  pain, 
Whilll  for  my  God  I  wait  in  vain. 

4  My 


I^  S  A  L  M    LXIX.  8r 

4  My  hairs,  though  num'rous,  arc  but  few 
Compar'd  with  foes  that  me  purfue 

With  groundlefs  hate  ;  grown  now  of  might 
To  execute  their  lawlefs  fpite, 
They  force  me,  guiltlefs  to  refign. 
As  rapine,  what  by  right  was  mine  : 

5  Thou,  Lord,  my  innocence  doth  fee, 
Nor  are  my  fins  conceal'd  from  thee. 

6  Lord  God  of  hofts,  take  timely  care, 
Leit,  for  my  fake,  thy  faints  defpair; 

7  Since  I  have  fuffer'd  for  thy  Name 
Reproach,  and  hid  my  face  in  fhame  : 

8  A  ftranger  to  my  country  grown. 
Nor  to  my  neareit  kindred  known  ; 
A  foreigner,  expos'd  to  fcorn 

By  brethren  of  my  mother  born. 

9  For  zeal  to  thy  lov'd  houfe  and  Name 
Confumes  me  like  devouring  flame  ; 
Concern'd  at  their  affronts  to  thee. 
More  than  ^t  flanders  call  on  me. 

10  My  very  tears  and  abilinence 
They  conftrue  in  a  fpiteful  fenfe  : 

1 1  When  cloath'd  with  fackcloth  for  their  fake, 
They  m,e  their  common  proverb  make. 

12  Their  judges  at  my  wrongs  do  jeft, 
Thofe  wrongs  they  ought  to  have  redrefsM  i 
How  fliould  I  then  expert  to  be 

From  libels  of  lewd  drunkards  free  ? 
!3   But,  Lord,  to  thee  I  will  repair 
*For  help,  with  humble,  timely  pray'r ; 
Relieve  me  from  thy  mercy's  ftore  ; 
Difplay  thy  truth's  preferving  pow'r. 

14  From  threatening  dangers  me  relieve. 
And  from  the  mire  my  feet  retrieve  ; 
From  fpiteful  foes  in  fafety  keep, 
And  fnatch  me  from  the  raging  deep, 

15  Controul  the  deluge,  ere  it  fpread, 
And  roll  its  waves  above  my  head  ; 
Nor  deep  deftruc^ion's  open  pit 

To  clofe  her  jaws  on  me  permit. 

16  Lord,  hear  the  humble  pray'r  I  make. 
For  thy  tranfcending  goodnefs'  fake  ; 
Relieve  thy  fupplicant  once  more 
From  thy  abounding  mercy's  ll:ore. 

17  Nor  from  thy  fervant  hide  thy  face  ; 
Make  hafle,  for  defp'rate  is  my  cafe  ; 

3  Thy  timely  fuccour  interpofe. 
And  Ihield  me  from  remorfelefs  foes. 

F  19  Thou 


82  PSALM    LXIX. 

19  Thou  know'ft  what  Infamy  and  fcorn 
I  from  m-y  enemies  have  borne  ; 

Nor  can  their  clofe  diffembled  fpite, 
Or  darkeft  plots,  efcape  thy  fight. 

20  Reproach  and  grief  have  broke  my  heart  j 
I  look'd  for  fome  to  take  my  part, 

To  pity  or  relieve  my  pain  ; 

But  look'd,  alas  !   for  both  in  vain. 

2 1  With  hunger  pin'd,  for  food  I  call ; 
Inftead  of  food,  they  give  me  gall ; 
And  when  with  thirft  my  fpirits  fmk, 
They  give  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

2  2  Their  tables,  therefore,  to  their  health 
Shall  prove  a  fnare,  a  trap  their  wealth  ; 

23  Perpetual  darknefs  feize  their  eyes, 
And  fudden  blafts  their  hopes  furprife, 

24  On  them  thou  fhalt  thy  fuiy  pour, 
Till  thy  fierce  wrath  their  race  devour  ; 

25  And  make  their  houfe  a  difmal  cell. 
Where  none  will  e^er  vouchfafe  to  dwell. 

16  For  new  afHiftions  they  procur'd 
For  liim  who  had  thy  ftripes  endur'd  ; 
And  made  the  wound  thyfcourge  had  torn, 
■   To  bleed  afrefli,  with  (harper  fcorn. 

27  Sin  fiiall  to  fm  their  fteps  betray. 

Till  they- to  truth  have  loft  the  way:         ^ 

28  From  life  thou  flialt  exclude  their  foul, 
Nor  with  the  juft  their  names  enrol. 

29  But  me,  howe'er  dillrefs'd  and  poor, 
Thy  llrong  falvaticn  fhall  reftore  ; 

30  Thy  pow'r  with  fongs  I'll  then  proclainij 
And  celebrate  with  thanks  thy  Name. 

31  Our  God  fiiall  this  more  highly  prize, 
Than  herds  or  flocks  in  facrifice  ; 

32  Which  humble  faints  with  joy  fhall  fee, 
And  hope  for  like  redrefs  with  me. 

33  For  God  regards  the  poor's  complaint ; 
Sets  pris'ners  free  from  clofe  reftraint : 

34  Letheav'n,  earth,  fea,  their  voices  raife, 
And  all  the  world  refound  his  praife. 

35  For  God  will  Sion's  walls  eretl ; 
Fair  Judah's  cities  he'll  protect  ; 
Till  all  her  fcatter'd  fons  repair 
To  umlifturb'dpoffeilion  there. 

36  This  blefTmg  they  fhall,  at  their  death. 
To  their  religious  heirs  bequeath  ; 
And  they  to  ^ ndiefs  ages  more 

Of  fuch  as  Kis  bleil  Name  adore. 


PSALM 


PSALM    LXX,  LXXI.  B^ 

PSALM    LXX. 
t  /~^  Lord,  to  my  relief  draw  near  ; 
KJ    for  never  was  more  prefiing  need  ; 
For  my  deliv'rance,  Lord,  appear, 
and  add  to  that  deliv'rance  fpeed. 

2  Confiifion  on  their  heads  return 

who  to  dcftroy  my  foul  combine  ; 

Let  them,  defeated,  blufh  and  mourn, 

enfnar'd  in  their  own  vile  defign. 

3  Their  doom  let  defoktion  be  ; 

with  (hame  their  malice  be  repaid. 
Who  mock'd  my  confidence  in  thee, 
and  fport  of  my  afflictions  made. 

4  While  thofe  who  humbly  feek  thy  face, 

to  joyful  triumphs  (hall  be  rais'd  ; 
And  all  who  prize  thy  faving  grace, 

with  me  fhall  fing,  The  Lord  be  praisM. 

5  Thus,  wretched  though  I  am  and  poor, 

the  Mighty  Lord  of  me  takes  care  : 
Thou,  God,  who  only  can'll  reftore, 

to  my  relief  with  fpeed  repair.  ^ 

PSALM     LXXI. 

N  thee  I  put  my  ftedfaft  truit ; 
defend  me,  Lord,  from  fhame  ; 
Incline  thine  ear,  and  fave  my  foul  ; 
for  righteous  is  thy  Name. 
3   Be  thou  my  ftrong  abiding-place, 
to  which  I  may  refort ; 
'Tis  thy  decree  that  keeps'me  fafc  ; 
thou  art  my  rock  and  fort. 
4,  5  From  cruel  and  ungodly  men 
proteft  and  fet  me  free  ; 
For,  from  my  earlieft  youth  till  now, 
my  hope  has  been  in  thee. 

6  Thy  conftant  care  did  fafely  guard 

my  tender  infant  days  ; 
Thou  took'Il  me  from  my  mother's  wombj 

to  fing  thy  conftant  praife. 
7,  8  While  fome  on  me  with  wonder  gaze, 

thy  hand  fupports  me  ftill ; 
Thy  honour,  therefore,  and  thy  praife, 

my  mouth  fhall  always  fill. 

9  RejeCl  not  then,  thy  fervant,  Lord, 

when  I  with  age  decay  ; 
Forfake  me  not  when,  worn  with  years, 
my  vigour  fades  away. 

10  My  focsagaintl  my  fame  and  me 

with  crafty  malice  fpeak  ;  _, 

F  2  Again fi: 


I 


§4  P  S  A  L  M     LXXL 

Againft  my  foul  they  lay   their  fnares, 
and  mutual  counfel  take  : 
1 1  "  His  God,"  fay  they,  "  forfakes  him  now 
"  on  whom  he  did  rely  ; 
*'  Purfuc  and  take  him,  vvhilfc  no  hope 
"  of  timely  aid  is  nigh." 
J  2   But  thou,  my  God,  withdraw  not  far, 
for  fpeedy  help  I  call ; 

13  To  fhame  and  ruin  bring  my  foes, 

that  feek  to  work  my  fall. 

14  But  as  for  me,  m.y  ftedfail  hope 

fliall  on  thy  pow'r  depend  ; 
And  I  in  grateful  fongs  ofpraife 
my  time  to  come  will  fpend. 

part"   II. 

15  Thy  righteous  ails,  and  faving  health, 

my  mouth  fiiall  ftill  declare  ; 
Unable  yet  to  count  them  all, 

though  famm'd  with  utmofl  care. 

16  While  God  vouchfafes  me  hisfupport, 

I'll  in  his  ilrength  go  on  ; 
All  other  righteoufnefs  difclaim, 
and  mention  his  alone. 

17  Thou,  Lord,  hail  taught  me  from  my  youth 

to  praife  thy  glorious  Name  ; 
And,  ever  fmce,  thy  wond'rous  works 
have  been  my  conftant  theme. 

18  Then  now  forfake  m.e  not,  when  I 

am  grey  and  feeble  grown  ; 
Till  I  to  thefe  and  future  times 

thy  Itrength  and  pow'r  have  fiiown. 

19  How  high  thy  juftice  foars,  O  God  ! 

how  great  and  wond'rous  are 
The  mighty  works  which  thou  haft  done  ! 
who  may  with  thee  compare  ! 

20  Me,  whom  thy  hand  has  forely  prefs'd, 

thy  grace  fliall  yet  relieve  ; 
And  from  the  loweft  depth  of  woe, 
with  tender  care  retrieve. 

21  Through  thee,  my  time  to  come  fhall  be 

with  pow'r  and  greatnefscrov/n'd  ; 
And  m.e,  who  difmal  years  have  pafs'd, 
thy  comforts  (hall  furround. 

22  Then  I  with  pfaltery  and  harp, 

thy  truth,  O  Lord,  will  praife  ; 
To  thee,  the  God  of  Jacob's  race, 
my  voice  in  anthems  raife. 

23  Then  joy  fhall  fill  my  mouth,  andfongs 

employ  my  chearful  voice  ; 


My 


PSALM    LXXII.  is 

My  grateful  foul,  by  thee  redeem'd, 
,    fliall  in  thy  ftrength  rejoice. 
^4  My  tongue  thy  juft  and  righteous  afts 

(hall  all  the  day  proclaim  ; 
Becaufe  thou  did'ft  confound  my  foes, 

and  brought'ft  them  all  to  fliame. 

PSALM      LXXII. 

1  "T     ORD,  let  thy  juft  decrees  the  king 
%.  J      in  all  his  ways  direft  ; 

And  let  his  fon,  throughout  his  reign, 
thy  righteous  laws  refpeft. 

2  So  (hall  he  ilill  thy  people  judge 

with  pure  and  upright  mind  ; 
Whilft  all  the  helplefs  poor  fhall  him 
their  juft  protetlor  find. 

3  Then  hills  and  mountains  ftiall  bring  forth 

the  happy  fruits  of  peace  ; 
Which  all  the  land  ftiall  own  to  be 
the  work  of  righteoufnefs  : 

4  Whilft  he  the  poor  and  needy  race 

ftiall  rule  with  gentle  fway  ; 
And  from  their  humble  necks  ftiall  take 
oppreffive  yokes  away. 

5  In  ev'ry  heart  thy  awful  fear 

ftiall  then  be  rooted  faft, 
As  long  as  fun  and  moon  endure, 
or  time  itfelf  ftiall  laft. 

6  He  fliall  defcend  like  rain,  that  cheers 

the  meadow's  fecond  birth  ; 
Or  like  warm  ftiov/'rs  whofe  gentle  drops 
refrefti  the  thirily  earth. 

7  In  his  bleft  days  the  juft  and  good 

ftiall  be  with  favour  crc;vn*d  ; 
The  happy  land  fliall  ev'ry  where 

with  endlefs  peace  abound* 
2  His  uncontrolled  dominion  ftiall 

from  fea  to  fea  extend  ; 
Begin  at  proud  Euphrates'  ftreams, 

at  nature's  limits  end. 
9  To  him  the  fdvage  nations  round 

ftiall  bow  their  fervile  heads  ; 
His  vanquiih'd  foes  ftiall  lick  the  duft, 

wherci^ie  his  conquefts  fpreads. 
J  o  The  king  of  Tarftiifli,  and  the  ifles, 

ftiall  coftiy  prefents  bring  ; 
From  fpicy  Slicba  gifts  fliall  come, 

iind  wealthy  Saba's  king. 

F  ^  ii  To 


85  PSALM    LXXIL 

1 1   To  him  (hall  ev'ry  king  on  earth 
his  humble  homage  pay  ; 
And  difF'ring  nations  gladly  join 
to  own  his  righteous  fway. 
I Z  For  he  fhall  fet  the  needy  free, 
when  they  for  fuccour  cry  ; 
Shall  lave  the  helplefs  and  the  poor, 
and  all  their  wants  fupply. 

P  A  R  T     II. 

13  His  providence  for  needy  fouls 

fhall  due  fupplies  prepare  ; 
And  over  their  defencelefs  lives 
fhall  v/atch  with  render  care. 

14  He  {hall  preferve  and  keep  their  fouls 

from  fraud  and  rapine  free  ; 
And,  in  his  fight,  their  guiltlefs  blood 
of  mighty  price  {hall  be. 

15  Therefore  {hall  God  his  life  and  reign 

to  many  years  extend  ; 
Whilft  eafcern  princes  tribute  pay, 

and  golden  prefents  fend. 
For  him  {hall  conftant  pray'rs  be  made, 

through  all  his  profp'rous  days  ; 
His  juft  dominion  {liall  a{ford 

a  lafling  theme  of  praife. 

16  Of  ufeful  grain,  through  all  the  land^ 

great  plenty  fnall  appear  ; 
A  handful  fown  on  mountains-top, 

a  ir.ighty  crop  fhall  bear  : 
Its  fruits,  like  cedars  (hook  by  winds, 

a  rattling  noife  fhall  yield  ; 
The  city  too  fhall  thrive,  and  vie 

for  plenty  with  the  field. 

1 7  The  mem'ry  of  his  glorious  Name 

through  endlefs  years  fnall  run  ; 
Kis  fpotlefs  fame  Ihall  fhinc  as  bright 

and  lafling  as  the  fun. 
In  him  the  nations  of  the  world 

fhall  be  completely  blefs'd, 
And  his  unbounded  happinefs 

by  ev'ry  tongue  confefs'd. 
:8  Then  blefs'd  be  God,  the  m.ighty  Lord, 

the  God  whom  Ifrael  fears  ; 
Who  only  wond'rous  in  his  works, 

beyond  compare  appears. 
19  Let  earth  be  with  his  glory  fili'd  \ 

for  ever  blefs  his  Name  ; 
Whilfl  to  his  praife  the  lifl'ning  world 

their  glad  affent  proclai.m, 

PSALM 


PSALM    LXXIII.  By 

PSALM     LXXIII. 

I  AT  length,  by  certain  proofs,  'is  plain 
ji\.  that  God  will  to  his  faints  be  kind  ; 
That  all  whofe  hearts  are  pure  and  clean, 

fliall  his  prote6ling  favour  find. 
2,  3   Till  this  fuftaining  truth  I  knew, 

my  daggering  feet  had  almoft  fail'd ; 
I  griev'd  the  finners*  wealth  to  view, 
and  envy'd  when  the  fools  prevail'd. 

4,  5  They  to  the  grave  in  peace  defcend, 

and,  whilll  they  live,  are  hale  and  ftrong ; 
No  plagues  or  troubles  them  offend, 
which  oft  to  other  men  belong. 
6,  7  With  pride,  as  with  a  chain,  they  Ve  held, 
and  rapine  feems  their  robe  of  flate  ; 
Their  eyes  Hand  out,  Vv^ith  fatnefs  fwell'd  ; 
they  grow,  beyond  their  wiflies,  great. 

5,  9  With  hearts  corrupt,  and  lofty  talk,.. 

oppreflive  methods  they  defend  ; 
Their  tongue  through  all  the  earth  does  walk; 

their  blafpherniestp  heav'n  afcend, 
10  And  yet  admiring  crov/ds  are  found, 

who  fervile  vifits  duly  make  ; 
Becaufe  with  plenty  they  abound, 

of  which  their  flatt'ring  flaves  partake. 

II  Their  fond  opinions  thefe  purfue, 

till  they  with  them  profanely  cry, 
*'  How  fhouldthe  Lord  our  actions  view  ? 
**  can  he  perceive,  who  dwells  fo  high  i'' 
12  Behold  the  wicked  !  thefe  are  they, 
who  openly  their  fins  profefs  ; 
And  yet  their  wealth's  increased  each  day, 
and  .all  their  actions  meetfuccefs. 
13,14"  Then  have  I  cleaus'd  my  heart, ''faid  Ij 
"  and  walli'd  my  hands  from  guilt,  in  vain, 
"  If  all  the  day  opprefs'd  I  lie, 
"  and  ev'ry  morning  fufferpain." 
15   Thus  did  I  once  to  fpeak  intend  ; 
but,  if  fuch  things  I  rallily  fay. 
Thy  children.  Lord,  I  muft  offend, 
.    and  bafely  (hould  their  caufe  betray. 

P  A  P.  T     IL 

16,  17  To  fathom  this  my  thoughts  I  bent,- 
but  found  the  cafe  too  hard  for  me  ; 
Till  to  the  houfe  of  God  I  went  ; 
then  I  their  end  did  plainly  fee. 
18  How  high  foe'er  advanc'd,  they  all 
on  flipp'ry  places  }oofely  Hand  ; 

F  4  Thence 


M  PSALM    XLIX.  ^ 

Thehce  into  ruin  lieadlong  fail, 
call  down  by  thy  avenging  hand. 

19,  20  How  dreadful  and  how  quick  their  fate  • 
deipis'd  by  thee,   when  they're  deflroy'd  ;' 
As  waking  men  with  fcorn  do  treat 
the  fancies  that  their  dreams  employ'd. 
21,  22  Thus  was  my  heart  with  grief  oppreil, 
my  reins  were  rack'd  with  reftlefs  pains  ; 
So  ft upid  was  I  like  a  beaft, 

who  no  refledling  thought  retains. 

23,  24  Yetftillthy  prefence  me  fupply'd, 
and  thy  ri^ht-hand  afBftance  gave  ; 
Thou  fjrft  flialt  with  thy  counfel  guide, 
and  then  to  glory  me  receive. 
2^  Whom  then  in  heaven^  but  thee  alone, 
have  I,  whofe  favour  I  require  ? 
Throughout  the  fpacious  earth  there*s  r.cnc,' 
that  I  befides  thee  can  defire. 

26  My  trembling  flefli,  and  aching  heart, 

may  often  fail  to  fuccour  me  ; 
But  God  fhall  inward  ftrength  impart, 
and  my  eternal  portion  be. 

27  For  they  that  far  from  thee  remove, 

fliall  into  fudden  ruin  fall ; 
If  after  other  gods  they  rove, 

thy  vengeance  fhall  deftroy  them  all. 

28  But  as  for  me,  'tis  good  and  juft, 

that  I  (liould  ftill  to  God  repair ; 
In  him  I  always  put  my  truit, 

and  will  his  wondVous  works  declare. 

PSALM    LXXIV. 

WHY  haft  thou  caft  us  off,  O  God  r 
wilt  thou  no  more  return  ? 
O  !  why  againft  thy  chofen  flock 
does  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 
3  Think  on  thy  ancient  purchafe,  Lord^ 
the  land  that  is  thy  own, 
By  thee  redeemed  ;  and  Sion's  mount, 
where  once  thy  glory  flione. 

3  O  !   come  and  view  our  rui n'd  (late  i 

how  long  our  troubles  laft  ; 
See  how  the  foe,  with  wicked  rage, 
has  laid  thy  temple  waftc. 

4  Thy  foes  blafpheme  thy  Name  :  where  late 

thy  zealous  fervants  pray'd, 
TliC  heathen  there,  with  haughty  pomp, 
their  banners  have  difplay'd. 

5',  6  Thok 


PSALM    LXXIV.  B9 

5,  6  Thofe  curious  carvings,  which  did  once     * 
advance  the  artift's  fame, 
With  ax  and  hammer  they  deflroy, 
like  works  of  vulgar  frame. 

7  Thy  holy  temple  they  have  burn'd  ; 

and  w^hat  efcap'd  the  flame, 
Has  been  profan'd,  and  quite  defacM, 
though  facred  to  thy  Name. 

8  Thy  worfhip  wholly  to  deflroy 

malicioufly  they  aim'd; 
And  all  the  facred  places  burnM, 
where  we  thy  praife  proclaim'd. 

9  Yet  of  thy  prefence  thou  vouchfaPft 

no  tender  figns  to  fend  ; 
We  have  no  prophet  now,  that  knows 
when  this  fad  ftate  fliall  end. 
P  A  R  T     II. 

10  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  permit 

th'  infulting  foe  to  boafl  ? 
Shall  all  the  honour  of  thy  Name 
for  evermore  be  loft  ? 

1 1  Why  hold'ft  thou  back  thy  ftrong  right-hand, 

and  on  thy  patient  breaft. 
When  vengeance  calls  to  ftretch  it  forth, 
fo  calmly  lett'ft  it  reft  ? 

1 2  Thou  heretofore,  with  kingly  pow^r, 

in  our  defence  haft  fought ; 
For  us,  throughout  the  wond'nng  world, 
haft  great  falvation  wrought. 

1 3  'Twas  thou,  O  God,  that  didft  the  fca 

by  thy  own  ftrength  divide  ; 
Thou  brak'ft  the  wat'ry  monfters'  heads  ; 
the  waves  o'erwhelm'd  their  pride. 

14  The  grcateft,  fierceft  of  them  all, 

that  feem'd  the  deep  to  fway. 
Was  by  thy  pow'r  deftroy'd,  and  made 
to  favage  beafts  a  prey. 
jj  Thou  clav'ft  the  folid  rock,  and  mad'ft 
the  waters  largely  flovi^ ; 
^gain,  thou  mad'ft  through  parted  ftrcannt; 
thy  wand'ring  people  go. 
J  6  Thine  is  the  chearful  day,  and  thine 
the  black  return  of  night ; 
Thou  haft  prepar'd  the  glorious  fun, 
and  ev'ry  feebler  light, 
i  7  By  thee  the  borders  of  the  earth 
in  perfeft  order  ftand  ; 
The  fummcr's  warmth,  and  winter's  cold, 
attend  on  thy  command. 

PART 


90  PSALM     LXXV. 

PART     III. 

1 8  Remember,  Lord,  how  fcornful  foes 

have  daily  urgM  our  fhame  ; 
And  how  the  foolifh  people  have 
*    blafphemM  thy  holy  Name. 

19  O!  free  thy  mourning  turtle-dove, 

by  fmful  crowds  befet ; 
Nor  the  afTembly  of  thy  poor 
for  evermore  forget. 

20  Thy  ancient  cov'nant,  Lord,  regard, 

and  make  thy  promife  good  ; 
For  now  each  corner  of  the  land 
is  fill'd  with  men  of  blood. 

21  O  !  let  not  the  opprefs'd  return 

with  forrow  cloath'd,  and  fhame  ; 
But  let  the  helplefs  and  the  poor 

for  ever  praife  thy  Name. 
2  2    Arife,  O  God,  in  our  behalf; 

thy  caufe  and  ours  maintain  ; 
Remember  how  infulting  fools 

each  day  thy  Name  profane. 
23   T'Take  thou  the  boaftings  of  thy  foes 

for  evermore  to  ceafe  ; 
Whofe  infoience,  if  unchaflis'd, 

will  more  and  more  increafe. 

P  S  A  L  M     LXXV. 

1  '^  I  "'O  thee,  O  God,  we  render  praife, 

JL        to  thee,  with  thanks  repair  ; 
For,  that  thy  Name  to  us  is  nigh, 
thy  wond'rous  works  declare. 

2  In  Ifvael  when  my  throne  is  fix'd, 

with  me  fhali  juftice  reign  : 

3  The  land  with  difcord  fliakes  ;  6ut  I 

the  finking  frame  fuftain. 

4  Deluded  wretches  I  advis'd 

their  errors  to  redrefs  ; 
And  warn'd  bold  fmners,  that  they  fliould 
their  fwelling  pride  fupprefs. 

5  Bear  not  yonrfelves  fo  high,  as  if 

no  pow'r  could  yours  rellrain  ; 
Submit  your  ilubborn  necks,  and  learn 
to  fpeak  with  lefs  difdain  : 

6  For  that  promotion,  which  to  gain  • 

your  vain  ambition  ftrives. 
From  neither  eaft  nor  weft,  nor  yet 
from  fouthern  climes  arrives. 

7  For  God  the  great  difpofer  is, 

and  fov'reign  Judge  alone, 

'   Who 


PSALM     LXXVL  91 

Whocaftsthe  proud  to  earth,  and  lifts 

the  humble  to  a  throne. 
S  His  handholds  forth  a  dreadful  cup  ; 

with  purple  v;ine  'tis  crown'd  ; 
The  deadly  mixture,  which  his  wrath 

deals  out  to  nations  round. 
Of  this  his  faints  fometimes  may  tafte ; 

but  wicked  men  {hall  fqueezc 
The  bitter  dregs,  and  be  condemned 

to  drink  the  very  lees. 

9  His  prophet,  I,  to  all  the  world 

this  meifage  will  relate  ; 
Thejuftice  then  of  Jacob's  God 
my  fongfhall  celebrate. 

10  The  wicked's  pride  I  will  reduce, 

their  cruelty  difarm  ; 
Exalt  the  juft  and  feat  him  high 
above  the  reach  of  harm. 

PSALM     LXXVI. 

1  T  N  Judah  the  Almighty's  known, 

X    Almighty  there  by  wonders  fhown  : 
his  name  in  Jacob  does  excel : 

2  His  fan6lu'ry  in  Salem  {lands  ; 
The  Majelly  that  heav'n  commands, 

in  Sion  condefcends  to  dwell. 

3  He  brake  the  bow  and  arrows  there. 

The  {hield,  and  temper'd  fword,  and  fpear  ; 
there  {lain  the  mighty  army  lay  : 

4  Whence  Sion's  fame  through  earth  is  fpread, 
Of  greater  glory,  greater  dread, 

than  hills  where  robbers  lodge  their  prey. 

5  Their  valiant  chiefs,  who  came  for  fpoil, 
Themfelves  met  there  a  {ham.eful  foil ; 

fecurely  down  to  {leep  they  lay  ; 
But  wak'd  no  more,  their  (louteil  band 
Ne'er  lifted  one  refiiling  hand 

'gainft  his,  that  did  their  legions  flay. 

6  When  Jacob's  God  began  to  frown, 
Both  horfe  and  charioteers,  o'erthrown, 

together  flept  in  endlefs  night  : 

7  When  thou,  whom  earth  and  heav'n  re  ve^jj. 

Doll  once  with  wrathful  look  appear,  ^ 

what  mortal  pow'r  can  (land  thy  hght  i 

8  Pronounc'd  from  heav'n,   earth  heard  its  doom  j 
Grew  hu{li'd  with  fear,  when  thou  didll  come 

9  the  meek  with  juftice  to  reftore  : 

10  The 


92  PSALM    LXXVIL 

10  The  wrath  of  man  fiiall  yield  thee  praife  ; 
Its  laft  attempts  but  ferve  to  raife 

the  triumphs  of  Almighty  pow*r. 

1 1  Vow  to  the  Lord,  ye  nations  ;  brin^ 
.    Vow'd  prefents  to  th'  eternal  King  : 

thus  to  his  Name  due  rev'rencc  pay, 

1 2  Who  proudcft  potentates  can  quell. 
To  earthly  kings  more  terrible, 

than  to  their  trembling  fubjeds  they. 

PSALM     LXXVIL 

I    'nr^O  God  I  cry'd,  who  to  m.y  help 

I         did  gracioafly  repair  : 
,2   In  trouble's  difmal  day  I  fought 
my  God  v,'ith  humble  pray'r. 
All  night  my  fefl'ring  wound  did  run  ; 

no  med'cine  gave  relief: 
My  foul  no  comfort  would  admit ; 
my  foul  indulg'd  her  grief. 

3  I  thought  on  God,  and  favours  pafi:  j 

but  that  increas'd  m.y  pain  : 
I  found  my  fpirit  more  opprefs'd, 
the  m.ore  I  did  complain. 

4  Through  ev'ry  watch  of  tedious  night 

thou  keep' (I  my  eyes  awake  : 
My  grief  is'fwell'd  to  that  excefs, 
I  figh,  but  cannot  fpeak. 

5  I  call'd  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 

with  f.gnal  mercy  crown'd  ; 
Thofe  famous  years  of  ancient  times, 
for  miracles  renown'd. 

6  By  night  I  recolleft  my  fongs, 

on  former  triumphs  made  ; 
Then  fearch,  confult,  and  aflc  my  heart, 
where's  now  that  wond'rous  aid  \ 

7  Has  God  for  ever  cafi:  us  off? 

withdrawn  his  favours  quite  ? 

8  Are  both  his  mercy  and  his  truth 

retlr'd  to  endlefs  night  ? 

9  Can  his  long-praftis'd  love  forget 

its  wonted  aids  to  bring  ? 
Hasiie  in  wrath  ftrut  up  and  feal'd 
his  mercy's  heahng  fpring  ? 

10  I  faid,   my  weaknefs  hints  thefe  fears  J 

but  I'll  my  fears  diftand  ; 
I'll  yet  remember  the  Moil  High, 
and  years  of  his  right-hand. 

1 1  I'll  call  to  mind  his  woj  ks  of  old, 

the  wonders  of  his  might ; 

12    Oti 


PSALM    LXXVIIL  93 

1 2  On  them  my  heart  (hall  meditate, 

my  tongue  (hall  them  recite. 

1 3  Safe  lodg'd  from  human  fearch  on  high, 

O  God,  t]\y  counfcls  are  ! 
AVho  is  fo  great  a  God  as  ours  ? 
who  can  with  him  compare  ? 

14  Long  fince  a  God  of  wonders  thee 

thy  refcu'd  people  found  ; 

15  Long  fince  haft  thou  thy  chofen  feed 

with  ftrong  deliv'rance  crown 'd. 

16  When  thee,  O  God,  the  waters  faw, 

the  frighted  billows  fhrunk  ; 
The  troubled  depths  themfelves  for  fear 
beneath  their  channels  funk. 

1 7  The  clouds  pour'd  down,  while  rending  flvies 

did  with  their  noife  confpire  ; 
Thy  arrows  all  abroad  were  fent, 
wuHg'd  with  avenging  fire. 

1 8  Heav'n  with  thy  thunder's  voice  was  torn, 

whilft  all  the  lower  world 
With  Hght'nings  blazM,  earth  fhook,  and  feem'd 
from  her  foundations  hurl'd. 

19  Through  rolling  ftreams  thou  find'ft  thy  way, 

thy  paths  in  waters  He  ; 
Thy  wond'rous  paffage,  where  no  fight 
thy  footfteps  can  defcry. 

20  Thou  ledd'ft  thy  people  like  a  flock 

fafe  through  the  defert  land, 
By  Mofes,  their  meek  flcilful  guide, 
and  Aaron's  facred  hand. 

PSALM    LXXVIIL 

1  T  TEAR,  O  my  people  ;  to  my  law 
JL  J.      devout  attention  lend  ; 

Let  the  inftruftion  of  my  mouth 
deep  in  your  hearts  defcend. 

2  My  tongue,  by  infpiration  taught, 

fliall  parables  unfold, 
Dark  oracles,  but  underllood, 

and  ov/u'd  for  truths  of  old  : 
Which  wc  from  facred  regifters 

of  ancient  times  have  known, 

3  And  our  forefathers'  pious  care 

to  us  has  handed  down. 

4  We  will  not  hide  them  from  our  fons  ; 

our  offspilng  fhall  be  taught 
The  praifes  of  theLgrd,  whofe  ftrength 
has  works  of  wonder  wrought. 

•?   For 


94  PSALM    LXXVIII.       - 

5  For  Jacob  he  this  law  ordain'd, 

this  league  with  Ifrael  made  ; 
With  charge  to  be  from  age  to  age, 
from  race  to  race,  convey'd. 

6  That  generations  yet  to  come 

fliould  to  their  unborn  heirs 
Religioufly  tranfmit  the  fame, 
and  they  again  to  theirs. 

7  To  teach  them  that  in  God  alone 

their  hope  fecurely  ftands  ; 
That  they  fnould  ne'er  his  works  forget, 
but  keep  his  juft  commands. 

8  Left,  like  their  fathers,  they  might  provcj 

a  ftiff  rebellious  race, 
Falfe-hearted,  fickle  to  their  God, 
unftedfafl  in  his  grace. 

9  Such  were  revolting  Ephraim*s  fons, 

who,  though  to  warfare  bred, 
And  flcilful  archers,  arm'd  with  bows, 

from  field  ignobly  fled. 
lo,  1 1    They  falfified  their  league  with  God, 

his  orders  difobey'd, 
Forgot  his  works  and  miracles 

before  their  eyes  difplay'd. 

12  Nor  wonders,  which  their  fathers  faw, 

did  they  in  mind  retain, 
Prodigious  things  in  Egypt  done, 
and  Zoan's  fertile  plain. 

13  He  cut  the  fcas  to  let  them  pafs^ 

reftrain'd  the  preffing  food  ; 
While  piPd  on  heaps,  on  either  fide, 
-the  folid  waters  flood. 

14  A  wondVous  pillar  led  them  on, 

compos'd  of  fhade  and  light ; 
A  fhelt'ring  cloud  it.prov'd  by  day, 
a  leading  fire  by  night. 

15  When  drought  opprefs'd  them,  where  no  itream 

the  wildernefs  fupply'd, 
He  cleft  the  rock,  whofe  flinty  breaft 
diflbiv'd  into  a  tide. 

1 6  Streams  from  ihe  folid  rock  he  brought, 

which  down  in  rivers  fell. 
That,  trav'lling  with  their  camp,  each  day 
renew'd  the  miracle. 

17  Yet  there  they  finn'd  againll  him  more, 

provoking  the  Moll  High, 

Tn  that  fame  defert  where  he  did 

their  fainting  fouls  iiipplr. 

t8"  They 


PSALM    LXXVIII.  95 

1 8  They  firft  incens'd  him  in  their  hearts, 

that  did  his  power  diftruil," 
And  long'd  for  meat,  not  urg'd  by  want, 
but  to  indulge  their  luft. 

19  Then  uttcr'd  their  blafpheming  doubts  ; 

"  Can  God,"  fay  they  **  prepare 
"  A  table  in  the  wildernefs, 
*'  fet  out  with  various  fare  ? 

20  "  He  fmote  the  flinty  rock,  'tis  true, 

"  and  gufhing  ftreams  enfu'd  ; 
**  But  can  he  corn  and  flefh  provide 
"  for  fuch  a  multitude  ?" 

21  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard  : 

from  heav'n  avenging  flame 
On  Jacob  fell,  confuming  wrath 
on  thanklefs  Ifrael  came  : 

22  Becaufe  their  unbeheving  hearts 

in  God  would  not  confide. 
Nor  trull  his  care,  who  had  from  heav'n 
their  wants  fo  oft  fupply'd  ; 

23  Though  he  had  made  his  clouds  difcharge 

provifions  down  in  fiiow'rs  ; 
And  when  earth  fail'd,  reliev'd  their  needs 
from  his  celeftial  fl:ores  ; 

24  Though  talleful  Manna  was  rain'd  down, 

their  hunger  to  relieve  ; 
Though  from  the  ftores  of  heav'n  they  did 
fullaining  corn  receive. 

25  Thus  man  with  Angels'  facred  food, 

ingrateful  man  was  fed  ; 
Not  fparingly,  for  fliill  they  found 
a  plenteous  table  fpread. 

26  From  heav'n  he  made  an  eail  wind  blow, 

then  did  the  fouth  command 

27  To  rain  down  flefli  like  dufl:,  and  fowls 

like  fea's  unnumber'd  fand. 

28  Within  their  trenches  he  let  fall 

the  lufcious  eafy  prey  ; 
And  all  around  their  fpreading  camp 
the  ready  booty  lay. 

29  They  fed,  were  fiU'd  ;  he  gave  them  leave 

their  appetites  to  feail  ; 
30,   31    Yet  itill  their  wanton  luft  crav'd  on, 
nor  with  their  hunger  ceas'd. 
But  whilft  in  their  luxurious  mouths, 

they  did  their  dainties  chew, 
The  wrath  of  God  fmote  down  their  chiefs, 
and  IfraePs  chofen  ficw. 

PART 


96  PSALM    LXXVIIL 

PART     II. 

32  Yet  ftill  they  fmn'd,   nor  would  afford  , 

his  miracles  belief: 
^3  Therefore  through  fruitlefs  travels  he 

confum'd  their  lives  in  grief. 
34  When  fome  were  flain,  the  reftreturn'd 

to  God  with  early  cry  ; 
^^  Own'd  him  the  Rock  of  their  defence, 

their  Saviour,   God  moft  high. 

36  But  this  was  feign'd  fubmifiion  all  ; 

their  heart  their  tongue  bely'd  ; 

37  Their  heart  was  ftill  perverfe,  nor  would 

firm  in  his  league  abide. 

38  Yet  full  of  mercy,  he  forgave, 

nor  did  with  death  chaftife  ; 
But  turnM  his  kindled  wrath  afidc, 
or  would  not  let  it  rife. 

39  For  he  remember 'd  they  were  fieffi, 

that  could  not  long  remain  ; 
A  murm'ring  wind,  that's  quickly  pad, 
and  ne'er  returns  again. 

40  How  oft  did  they  provoke  him  there, 

how  oft  his  patience  grieve, 
In  that  fame  defert,  where  he  did 
their  fainting  fouls  relieve  ! 

41  They  tempted  him  by  turning  back 

and  wickedly  repin'd, 
When  Ifr-ei's  God  refus'd  to  be 
by  their  denres  confin'd. 

42  Nor  call'd  to  mind  the  hand  and  day 

that  their  redemption  brought  ; 

43  His  figns  in  Egypt,  wond'rous  work? 

in  Zoan's  valley  wrought. 

44  He  turn'd  their  rivers  into  blood, 

that  man  and  beait  forbore, 

And  rather  chofe  to  die  of  thirll, 

than  drink  the  putrid  gore. 

45  Pie  fent  devouring  fwarms  of  fiies ; 

hoarfe  frogs  annoy'd  their  foil ; 

46  Locufts  and  catterpillars  reap'd 

the  harvelt  of  their  toil. 

47  Their  vines  with  batt'ring  hails  were  broke; 

with  froll  the  fig-tree  dies  ; 

48  Light'ning  and  hail  made  flocks  and  herds 

one  gen'ral  facrifice. 

49  He  turn'd  his  anger  loofe,  and  fet 

no  time  for  it  to  ccafe  ; 
And  with  their  plagues  ill  angels  fent, 
their  torments  to  increafe. 


PSALM    LXXVIIL  97 

5  o  He  clear'd  a  pafTage  for  his  wrath 
to  ravage  uncontrouPd  ; 
The  murrain  on  their  firftlings  feizM,     , 
in  ev'ry  field  and  fold. 

5 1  The  deadly  peft  from  beaft  to  man, 

from  field  to  city,  came  ; 
It  flew  their  heirs,  their  eldeft  hopes, 
through  all  the  tents  of  Ham. 

52  But  his  own  tribe,  like  folded  (heep, 

he  brought  from  their  diftrefs  ; 
And  them  conducted,  like  a  flock, 
throughout  the  wildernefs. 

53  He  led  them  on,  and  in  their  way 

no  caufe  of  fear  they  found  ; 
But  marchM  fccurely  through  thofe  deeps, 
in  which  their  foes  were  drown'd. 

54  Nor  ccas'd  his  care,  till  them  he  brought 

fafe  to  his  promis'd  land  ; 
And  to  his  holy  mount,  the  prize 
of  his  viftorious  hand. 

55  To  them  the  outcall  heathen's  land 

he  did  by  lot  divide  ; 
And  in  their  foes'  abandoned  tents 
made  Ifrael's  tribes  rcfide. 

PART    ni. 

56  Yet  fl;ill  they  tempted,  fl:illprovok'd 

the  wrath  of  God  mofl;  high  ; 
Nor  would  to  pradlife  his  commands 
their  ftubborn  hearts  apply  ; 

57  But  in  their  faithlefs  fathers'  fteps 

perverfely  chofe  to  go  ; 
They  turn'd  afide,  like  arrows  fliot 
from  fome  deceitful  bow. 

58  For  him  to  fury  they  provok'd 

with  altars  fet  on  high  ; 
And  with  their  graven  images 
inflam'd  his  jealoufy. 

59  When  God  heard  this,  on  Ifrael's  tribes 

his  wrath  and  hatred  fell ; 

60  He  quitted  Shiloh,  and  the  tents 

where  once  he  choft  to  dwell. 

61  To  vile  captivity  his  ark, 

his  glory  to  difdain, 

62  His  people  to  the  fword  he  gave, 

nor  would  his  wrath  reftrain. 

63  Dcftrudlivc  war  their  ableft  youth 

untimely  did  confound  .: 

G  No 


98  PSALM     LXXrX. 

No  virgin  was  to  th'  altar  led, 
with  nuptial  garlands  crown'd. 
64  In  fight  the  faciificer  fell, 
the  priefl  a  vi'ftim  bled  ; 
And  widows,  who  their  death  fhould  mounv    . 
themfelves  of  grief  were  dead. 
6^  Then,  as  a  giant  rous'd  from  deep, 
whom  wine  had  throughly  warm'd, 
Shouts  out  aloud,  the  Lord  awak'd, 
and  his  proud  foe  alarm'd. 

66  He  fmote  their  hoft,  that  from  the  field 

a  fcatter'd  remnant  came, 
With  wounds  imprinted  on  their  backs 
of  everlafting  fhame. 

67  With  conquefi  crown'd,  he  Jofeph's  tents 

and  Ephraim's  tribe  forfook  ; 

68  But  Judah  chofe,  and  Sion's  mount 

for  his  lov'd  -dwelling  took. 

69  His  temple  he  erefted  there, 

with  fpires  exalted  high  ; 
While  deep,  and  tix'd,  as  thofe  of  earth 
the  flrong  foundations  lie. 

70  His  faithful  i'ervant  I>avid  too 

he  for  his  choice  did  own. 
And  from  the  (heepfolds  him.  adv^nc*d 
to  fit  on  Judah's  throne. 

7 1  From  tending  on  the  teeming  ewes, 

he  brought  him  forth  to  feed 
His  own  inheritance,  the  tribes 
of  Ifrael's  chofen  feed. 

72  Exalted  thus,  the  monarch  prov'd 

a  faithful  fhepherd  ftili ; 
He  fed  them  with  and  an  upright  hcartp 
and  guided  them  with  (lulh 

PSALM     LXXIX. 

Ehold,  O  God,  how  heathen  hofls 
have  thy  pofleffion  feiz'd  I 
Thy  facred  houfe  they  have  defiPd, 
thy  holy  city  raz'd  ! 

2  The  mangled  bodies  of  thy  faints 
abroad  unbury'd  lay  ; 

Their  flefh  expos'd  to  favage  beafts, 
and  rav'nous  birds  of  prey. 

3  Quite  through  Jerus'lem  was  their  blood 
like  common  water  (bed  ; 

And  none  were  left  alive  to  pay 
laft  duties  to  the  dead. 

4  The 


PSALM     LXXX.  99 

4  The  neighboring  lands  our  fmall  remains 

with  loud  reproaches  wound  ; 
And  we  a  laughing-flock  are  made 
to  all  the  n.-^tions  round. 

5  Hov/  long  wilt  thou  be  angry,  Lord  ? 

muft  we  for  ever  mourn  ? 
Shall  thy  devouring  jealous  rage, 
like  fire,  for  ever  burn  ? 

6  On  foreign  lands,  that  know  not  thee, 

thy  heavy  vengeance  fhow'r  ; 
Thofe  finful  kingdoms  let  it  crufh, 
that  have  not  own'd  thy  pow'r. 

7  For  their  devouring  jaws  have  prey'd 

on  Jacob's  chofen  race  ; 
And  to  a  barren  defert  turnM 
their  fruitful  dwelling-place. 

8  O  think  not«on  our  former  fins, 

but  fpeedily  prevent 
The  utter  ruin  of  thy  faints, 
almoft  with  forrow  fpent. 

9  Thou  God  of  our  falvation,  help, 

and  free  our  fouls  from  blame  j 
So  fliali  our  pardon  and  defence 

exalt  thy  glorious  Name, 
io  Let  infidels,  that  fcoffing  fay, 

"  Where  is  the  God  they  boall  ?" 
In  vengeance  for  thy  flaughter'd  faints, 

perceive  thee  to  their  coft. 

1 1  Lord,  hear  the  fighing  pris'ner's  moans, 

thy  faving  pow'r  extend  ; 
Preferve  the  wretches  doom'd  to  die, 
from  that  untimely  end. 

1 2  On  them  who  us  oppiefs  let  all 

our  fuff'rings  be  repaid  ; 
Make  their  confufion  fev*n  times  more 
than  what  on  us  they  laid. 
T  3   So  we,  thy  people  and  thy  flock, 
fhall  ever  praife  thy  Name  ; 
And  v/ith  glad  hearts  our  grateful  thanks, 
from  age  to  age  proclaim. 

PSALM     LXXX. 

1  /^^  IfraePs  Shepherd,  Jofeph's  Guide, 
V_>/    our  pray'rs  to  thee  vouchfafe  to  hear  ; 
Thou  that  dolt  on  the  Cherubs  ride, 

again  in  folernn  ftate  appear. 

2  Behold  how  Benjam.in  expeds, 

with  Ephraim  and  Manafleh  join'd. 
In  our  deJiv'rance  the  effefts, 
of  thy  refifllefs  llrength  to  find. 

G  2  2  Do 


II 


TOO  PSALM    LXXX. 

3  Do  thon  convert  us.  Lord,  do  thou 

theluftre  of  thy  face  difplay, 
And  all  the  ills  we  fufFer  now, 

like  fcatter'd  clouds  Hiall  pafs  away. 

4  O  thou,  whom  heav'nly  hofts  obey, 

how  long  fliall  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 
How  long  thy  fufF'ring  people  pray, 
and  to  their  pray'rs  have  no  return  ? 

5  When  hungry,  we  are  forc'd  to  drench 

our  fcanty  food  in  floods  of  woe  ; 
When  dry,  out*  raging  thirft  we  quench 
with  ftreams  of  tears  that  largely  flow, 

6  For  us  the  heathen  nations  round, 

as  for  a  common  prey,  conteft  ; 
Our  foes  with  fpiteful  joys  abound, 
and  at  our  loft  condition  jell. 

7  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 

the  luftre  of  thy  face  difplay. 
And  all  the  ills  we  fufFer  now^ 

like  fcatter'd  clouds,  fhall  pafs  away. 

PART     IL 
U  Thou  brought'fl  a  vine  from  Egypt's  land  ; 
and,  calling  out  the  heathen  race, 
Did'ft  plant  it  with  thine  own  right-handy 
and  firmly  fix  it  in  their  place. 
9  Before  it  thou  prepar'dfl  the  way, 
and  mad'ft  it  take  a  lafling  root, 
Which,  blefs'd  with  thy  indulgent  ray,- 
o'er  all  the  land  did  widely  flioot. 
lo,  1 1   The  hills  were  cover'd  with  its  (hade, 
its  goodly  boughs  did  cedars  feem  ; 
Its  branches  to  the  fea  were  fpread, 

and  reach'd  to  proud  Euphrates'  ftream. 
r  2  Why  then  hafl  thou  its  hedge  o'erthrown, 
which  thou  haft  made  fo  firm  and  flrong? 
Whilft  all  its  grapes,  defencelefs  grown, 
are  pluck'd  by  thofe  that  pafs  along. 
1 3   See  how  the  briftling  foreft-boar 
with  dreadful  fury  lays  it  wafle  ; 
Hark  !  how  the  favage  monfters  roar, 
and  to  their  helplefs  prey  make  halle. 

PART    in. 

i  4  To  thee,  O  God  of  hofls,  wc  pray  ; 

thy  wonted  goodnefs,  Lord,  renew  j 
From-  heav'n,  thy  thro!ie,  this  vine  furvcy, 

and  her  fad  flate  with  pity  view. 
i  J   Behold  the  vineyard'  made  by  tliec, 

^vhich  thy  right -hand  did  guard  fo  long  ; 


And 


PSALM     LXXXI.  loi 

And  keep  that  branch  from  danger  free, 
which  for  thyfelf  thou  mad'ft  fo  llrong, 

16  To  wafting  flames  'tis  made  a  prey, 

and  all  its  fpreading  boughs  cut  down  ; 
At  thy  rebuke  they  foon  decay, 
and  perifli  at  thy  dreadful  frown. 

1 7  Crown  thou  the  King  with  good  fuccefs, 

by  thy  right-hand  fecur'd  from  wfong  ; 
The  Son  of  Man  in  mercy  blefs, 

whom  for  thyfelf  thou  mad'ft  fo  ftrong. 
J  8   So  {hall  we  ftill  continue  free 

from  whatfoe'er  deferves  thy  blame  ; 
And,  if  once  more  reviv'd  by  thee, 
will  always  praife  thy  holy  Name. 
19  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 
the  luftre  of  thy  face  difplay. 
And  all  the  ills  we  fuffer  now, 

like  fcatter'd  clouds,  ftiall  pafs  away. 

PSALM     LXXXL 

1  'T"^  O  God,  our  never  failing  ftrength, 

1         with  loud  applaufes  fing  ; 
Andjointly  make  a  chearful  noife 
to  Jacob's  awful  King. 

2  Compofe  a  hymn  of  praife,  and  touch 

your  inftruments  of  joy  ; 
Let  pfalteries  and  pleafant  harps 
your  grateful  Ikill  employ. 

3  Let  trumpets  at  the  great  new  moon 

their  joyful  voices  raife. 
To  celebrate  th'  appointed  time, 
the  folemn  day  of  praife. 

4  For  thisa  ftatute  was  of  old, 

which  Jacob's  God  decreed  ^ 
To  be  with  pious  care  obferv'd 
by  Ifrael's  chofen  feed. 

5  This  he  for  a  memorial  fix'd, 

when,  freed  from  Egypt's  land, 
Strange  nations'  barbarous  fpeech  we  heard, 
but  could  not  underftand. 

6  Your  burden'd  fhoulders  I  reliev'd, 

(thus  feems  our  God  to  fay,) 
Your  fervile  hands  by  me  were  freed, 
from  lab'iing  in  the  clay. 

7  Your  anceftors,  with  wrongs  opprefs'd, 

to  me  for  aid  did  call ; 
With  pity  I  their  fuff 'rings  faw, 
and  fet  them  free  from  all. 

G  3  They 


IC2  PSALM    LXXXIL 

They  fought  for  me,  and  from  the  cloud 

in  thunder  I  reply'd  ; 
At  Merlbah's  contentious  ftream 

their  faith  and  duty  try'd. 

PART     II. 

8  While  I  my  folemn  will  declare, 

my  chofen  people,  hear  : 
If  thou,  O  Ifrael,  to  my  words 
wilt  lend  thy  lift'ning  ear  ; 

9  Then  iliall  no  god  befides  myfelf 

within  thy  coafts  be  found  ; 
Nor  fhalt  thou  worfhip  any  god 
of  all  the  nations  round. 

JO  The  Lord  thy  God  am  I,  who  thea 
brought  forth  from  Egypt's  land  ; 
'Tis  I  that  all  thy  jull  defircs 
fupply  with  lib'ral  hand. 

1 1  But  they,  my  chofen  race,  refused 

to  hearken  to  my  voice  ; 
Nor  would  rebellious  IfraePs  fons 
make  me  their  happy  choice. 

1 2  So  I,  provok'd,  refign'd  them  up^ 

to  ev'ry  luft  a  prey  ; 
And  in  their  own  perverfc  defigns 
permitted  them  to  ftray. 

13  O  that  my  people  wifely  would 

my  juft  commandments  heed  ! 
And  Ifrael  in  my  righteous  ways 
with  pious  care  proceed  ! 

14  Then  fhould  my  heavy  judgments  fall 

on  all  that  them  oppofe, 
And  my  avenging  hand  be  turn'd 
againft  their  numerous  foes. 

15  Their  enemies  and  mine  fhould  all 

before  my  foot-ftool  bend  ; 
But  as  for  them,  their  happy  flate, 
ihould  never  know  an  end. 

16  All  parts  with  plenty  fhould  abound  j 

with  finefl  wheat  their  field : 
The  barren  rocks,  to  pleafe  their  talle, 
fhould  richeft  honey  yield. 

PSALM     LXXXIL 

i   f^  OD  in  the  great  affembly  Hands, 
V_T      where  his  impartial  eye 
In  flate  furveys  the  earthly  god% 
and  docs  their  judgments  trv. 


2,  3  Hoiv 


PSALM    LXXXIII.  IOC? 

2,  3   How  dare  ye  then  unjuftly  judge, 
or  be  to  finners  kind  ? 
Defend  the  orphans  and  the  poor  ; 
let  fuch  your  juftice  find. 

4  Proted  the  humble  helplefs  man, 

reduc'd  to  deep  diftrefs  ; 
And  let  not  him  become  a  prey 
to  fuch  as  would  opprefs. 

5  They  neither  know,  nor  will  they  learn, 

but  blindly  rove  and  ftray  ; 
Juftice  and  truth,  the  world's  fupports, 
through  all  the  land  decay. 

6  Well  then  might  God  in  anger  fay, 

**  I've  call'd  you  by  my  Name  ; 

**  I've  faid  ye' re  gods  and  all  ally'd 

"  to  the  Moft  High  in  fame  : 

7  "  But  ne'erthelefs  yourunjuft  deeds 

"  to  ftri£l  account  I'll  call ; 
**  You  all  fliall  die  like  common  men, 
"  hke  other  tyrants  fall." 

8  Arife,  and  thy  juft  judgments,  Lord, 

throughout  the  earth  difplay  ; 
And  all  the  nations  of  the  world 
fhall  own  thy  righteous  fway. 
PSALM     LXXXIIL 
i   TT  OLD  not  thy  peace,  O  Lord  our  God, 
X  JL      no  longer  filent  be  ; 
Nor  with  confenting  quiet  looks 
our  ruin  calmly  fee. 

2  Forlo  !   the  tumults  of  thy  foes 

o'er  all  the  land  are  fpread  ; 
And  thofe,  who  hate  thy  faints  and  thecj 
lift  up  their  threat'ning  head. 

3  Againft  thy  zealous  people,  Lord, 

they  craftily  combine  ; 
And  to  deftroy  thy  chofen  faints 
have  laid  their  clofe  defign. 

4  "  Come  let  us  cut  them  off,"  fay  they, 

"  their  nation  quite  deface  ; 
**  That  no  remembrance  may  remain 
"  of  Ifracl's  hated  race." 

5  Thus  they  againft  thy  people's  peace 

confult  with  one  confent ; 
And  diff"'ring  nations,  jointly  leagu'd, 
their  common  malice  vent. 
S  The  Iftimaelites  that  dv/ell  in  tents, 
with  warlike  Edom  join'd. 
And  Moab's  fons,  our  ruin  vow, 
with  Hagar's  race  combin'd, 

G  4  7  Proud 


104  P  S  AyJiM    LXXXIV. 

7  Proud  Amnion's  offspring,  Gebal  too, 

with  Amalek  confpire  ; 
The  lords  of  Paleiline,  and  aU 
the  weakhy  fons  of  Tyre. 

8  All  thefe  the  ftrong  Aflyrian  king 

their  firm  ally  have  got ; 
Who  with  a  pow'rful  army  aids 
th'  inceftuous  race  of  Lot. 
PART     IL 

9  But  let  fuch  vengeance  come  to  them, 

as  once  to  Midian  came  ; 

To  Jabin  and  proud  Sifera, 

at  Kiflion's  fatal  ftream  ; 

10  When  thy  right-hand  their  num'rous  hofts 

near  Endor  did  confound, 

And  left  their  carcafes  for  dung 

to  feed  the  hungry  ground, 

1 1  Let  all  their  mighty  men  the  fate 

of  Zeb  and  Oreb  fhare  ; 

As  Zeba  and  Zalmuna,  fo 

let  all  their  princes  fare. 

12  Who,  with  the  fame  defign  infpirM, 

thus  vainly  boafting  fpake, 
*'  In  firm  poffeflion  for  ourfelves 
"  let  us  God's  houfes  take." 

13  To  ruin  let  them  hade,  like  wheels 

which  downwards  fwiftly  move  ; 
Like  chaff  before  the  wind,  let  all 
their  fcatter'd  forces  prove. 
14,  15  As  flames  confume  dry  wood,  orheathj 
that  on  parch'd  mountains  grows, 
So  let  thy  fierce-purfuing  wrath 
with  terrors  ftrike  thy  foes. 
1 6,  1 7  Lord,  fhrpud  their  faces  with  difgracc, 
that  they  may  own  thy  Name  ; 
Or  them  confound,  whofe  harden'd  hearts 
thy  gentler  means  difclaim. 
1 8   So  fhall  the  wond'ring  world  confefs, 
that  thou,  who  claim'ft  alone 
Jehovah's  name,  o'er  all  the  earth 
haft  rais'd  thy  lofty  throne. 

PSALM    LXXXIV. 

1  f^  God  of  Hofts,  the  mighty  Lord, 
V^      how  lovely  is  the  place. 
Where  thou,  enthron'd  in  glory,  fhow'ft 

the  brightnefs  of  thy  face  ! 

2  My  longing  foul  faints  with  defirc 

to  view  thy  bleft  abode  j 

My 


PSALM    LXXXIV,  105 

My  panting  heart  and  flefh  cry  out 
for  thee,  the  living  God. 

3  The  birds,  more  happy  far  than  I, 

around  thy  temple  throng  ; 
Securely  there  they  build,  and  there 
fecurely  hatch  their  young. 

4  O  Lord  of  Hofts,  my  King  and  God, 

how  highly  bleft  are  they. 
Who  in  thy  temple  always  dwell, 
and  there  thy  praife  difplay  ! 

5  Thrice  happy  they,  whofe  choice  has  thee 

their  fure  protection  made  ; 
Who  long  to  tread  the  facred  ways 

that  to  thy  dwelling  lead  ! 
§  Who  pafs  through  Baca's  thirfty  vale, 

yet  no  rcfrefhment  want ; 
Their  pools  are  fill'd  with  rain,  which  thou 

at  their  requeft  doll  grant. 

7  Thus  they  proceed  from  ftrength  to  ftrcngth, 

and  ftill  approach  more  near ; 
Till  all  on  Sion's  holy  mount, 
before  their  God  appear. 

8  O  Lord,  the  mighty  God  of  Hofts, 

my  juft  requeft  regard  : 
Thou  God  of  Jacob,  let  my  pray'r 

be  ftill  with  favour  heard, 
p  Behold,  O  God,  for  thou  alone 

canft  timely  aid  difpenfe  ; 
On  thy  anointed  fervant  look, 

be  thou  his  ftrong  defence. 
20  For  In  thy  courts  one  lingle  day 

'tis  better  to  attend. 
Than,  Lord,  in  any  place  beftdes 

a  thoufand  days  to  fpend. 
Much  rather  in  God's  houfe  will  I 

the  rneaneft  office  take. 
Than  in  the  wealthy  tents  of  fni 

my  pompous  dwelling  make. 
J I    For  God,  who  is  our  Sun  and  Shield, 

will  grace  and  glory  give  ; 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 

from  them  that  juftly  live. 
1 2  Thou  God,  whom  hcav'nly  hofts  obey, 

how  highly  bleft  Is  he, 
Whofe  hope  and  truft,  fecurely  plac'd, 

I5  ftjll  repos'd  on  thee  I. 


PSALM 


o6       PSALM    LXXXV,  LXXXVL 
PSALM     LXXXV. 

I    T     ORD,  thou  haft  granted  to  thy  land 

i-   ^      the  favours  we  implor'd, 
And  faithful  Jacob's  captive  race 
haft  gracioufly  reftor'd. 
2,  3  Thy  people's  fins  thou  haft  forgiv'n, 
and  all  their  guilt  defac'd  ; 
Thou  haft  not  let  thy  wrath  flame  on, 
nor  thy  fierce  anger  laft. 

4  O  God  our  Saviour,  all  our  hearts 
to  thy  obedience  turn  ; 
That,  quench'd  with  our  repenting  tears, 
thy  wrath  no  more  may  burn. 
5,  6  For  why  fhould'ft  thou  be  angry  ftill, 
and  wrath  fo  long  retain  ? 
Revive  us,  Lord,  and  let  thy  faints 
thy  wonted  comfort  gain. 

7  Th)^  gracious  favour,  Lord,  difplaj^, 

which  we  have  long  implor'd  ; 
And,  for  thy  wond'rous  mercy's  fake, 
thy  wonted  aid  afford. 

8  God's  anfwer  patiently  I'll  wait  ^ 

for  he,  with  glad  fuccefs. 
If  they  no  more  to  folly  turn, 
his  mourning  faints  will  blefs. 

9  To  all  that  fear  his  holy  Name 

his  fure  falvation's  near  ; 
And  in  its  former  happy  ftate 
our  nation  ftiall  appear. 

10  For  mercy  now  with  truth  is  join'd, 

and  righteoufnefs  with  peace, 
Like  kind  companions,  abfent  long, 
with  friendly  arms  embrace. 
11,12  Truth  from  the  earth  ftiall  fprlng,  whilft  heav'n 
ftiail  ftreams  of  juftice  pour  ; 
And  God,  from  whom  all  goodnefs  flows, 
ftiall  endlefs  plenty  fhow'r. 
13   Before  him  righteoufnefs  fliall  march, 
and  his  juft  paths  prepare  ; 
Whilft  we  his  holy  fteps  purfue 
with  conftant  zeal  and  care. 
PSALM    LXXXVL 

1  f  H   ^O  my  complaint,  O  Lord  my  God^ 

X        thy  gracious  ear  incline  ; 
Hear  me,  diftrefs'd,  and  deftitute 
of  all  relief  but  thine. 

2  Do  thou,  O  God,  preferve  my  foul, 

that  does  thy  Name  adore  ; 

Thy 


PSALM    LXXXVL  107 

Thy  fervant  keep,  and  him,  vvhofe  truft 
relies  on  thee,  reftore. 

3  To  me,  who  daily  thee  invoke, 

thy  mercy,  Lord,  extend  ; 

4  Refreili  thy  fervant's  foul,   whofe  hopes 

on  thee  alone  depend. 

5  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  nor  only  good, 

but  prompt  to  pardon  too  ; 
Of  plenteous  mercy  to  all  thofe 
who  for  thy  mercy  fue. 

6  To  my  repeated  humble  pray'r, 

O  Lord,  attentive  be  ; 

7  When  troubled,   I  on  thee  will  call, 

for  thou  wilt  anfwer  me. 

8  Among  the  gods  there's  none  like  thee, 

O  Lord,  alone  divine  ! 
To  thee  as  much  inferior  they, 
as  are  their  works  to  thine. 

9  Therefore  their  great  Creator  thee 

the  nations  fhall  adore  ; 
Their  long-mifguided  prayers  and  praife 
to  thy  blcfs'd  Name  reftore. 

iO  All  (hall  confefs  thee  great,  and  great 
the  wonders  thou  haft  done  ; 
Confefs  thee  God,  the  God  fupreme, 
confefs  thee  God  alone. 

PART     IL 

1 1   Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  I 
from  truth  fhall  ne'er  depart ; 
In  rev'rence  to  thy  facred  Name 
devoutly  fix  my  heart. 
J  2   Thee  will  I  praife,  O  Lord  my  God, 
praife  thee  with  heart  fmcere  ; 
And  to  thy  everlafting  Name 
eternal  trophies  rear. 
1 3  Thy  boundlefs  mercy  ftiown  to  me 
tranfcends  my  pow'r  to  tell ; 
For  thou  haft  oft  redeem'd  my  foul 
from  loweft  depths  of  hell. 
J4  O  God,  the  fons  of  pride  and  ftrifc 
have  my  deftruftion  fought ; 
Regardlefs  of  thy  pow'r,  that  oft 
has  my  deliv'rance  wrought. 
15  But  thou  thy  conftant  goodnefs  didft 
to  my  afliftance  bring  ; 
Of  patience,  mercy,  and  of  truth, 
thou  everlafting  fpring ! 

1 6  O  bounteous 


io8     PSALM    LXXXVII,  LXXXVIII. 

1 6  O  bounteous  Lord,  thy  grace  and  ftrength 

to  mc  tky  fervant  fhow  ; 
Thy  kind  proteftion,  Lord,  on  me, 
thine  handmaid's  fon,  beftovv. 

1 7  Some  fignal  give,  which  my  proud  foes 

may  fee  with  fhamc  and  rage, 
When  thou,  O  Lord,  for  my  relief 
and  comfort  doft  engage. 

PSALM     LXXXVH. 

1  /^  OD's  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount ; 

2  \Jf      the  Lord  there  condefcends  to  dwell  ? 
His  Sion's  gates,  in  his  account, 

our  Ifrael's  fairell  tents  excel. 

3  Fame  glorious  things  of  thee  fhall  fmg, 

O  city  of  th'  Almighty  King  ! 

4  I'll  mention  Rahab  with  due  praife, 

in  Babylon's  applaufes  join, 
The  fame  of  Ethiopia  raife, 

with  that  of  Tyre  and  Paleftine  ; 
And  grant  that  fome  amongft  them  born. 
Their  age  and  country  did  adorn. 

5  But  ftill  of  Sion  I'll  aver, 

that  many  fuch  from  her  proceed  ; 
Th'  Almighty,  fhall  eftablifh  her  : 

6  His  gen'ral  lilt  fhall  fnow,  when  readj 
That  fuch  a  perfon  there  was  born, 
And  fuch  did  fuch  an  age  adorn. 

7  He'll  Sion  find  with  numbers  fiU'd 

of  fuch  as  merit  high  renown  ; 
For  hand  and  voice  mulicians  fkill'd  ; 

and  (her  tranfcending  fame  to  crown) 
Of  fuch  fhe  fhall  fuccefTions  bring, 
Like  water  from  a  living  fpring. 

PSALM     LXXXVIIL 

1  'T~^0  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour,  I 

%         By  day  and  night  addrefs  my  cry  : 

2  Vouchfafe  my  mournful  voice  to  hear  j 
To  my  diflrefs  incline  thine  ear. 

5  For  feas  of  trouble  me  invade. 

My  foul  draws  nigh  to  death's  cold  fhade  : 

4  Like  one  whofe  itrength  and  hopes  are  fled. 
They  number  m.e  among  the  dead  : 

5  Like  thofe  who,  fhrouded  in  the  grave. 
From  thee  no  more  remembrance  have  , 

6  Call  off  from  thy  fuflaining  care, 
Down  to  the  confines  of  defpair. 


Thy 


PSALM    LXXXIX.  109 

7  Thy  wrath  has  hard  upon  me  lain, 
Affllding  me  with  reftlefs  pain  ; 

Me  all  thy  mountain  waves  have  preft, 
Too  weak,  alas,  to  bear  the  leaft. 

8  Remov'd  from  friends,  I  figh  alone, 
In  a  loath'd  dungeon  laid,  where  none 
A  vifit  will  vouelifafe  to  me, 
Confin'd,  pait  hopes  of  liberty. 

9  My  eyes  from  weeping  never  ceafe  ; 
They  waile,  but  ftill  my  griefs  increafe  ; 
Yet  daily,   Lord,  to  thee  I've  pray'd. 
With  out-llretch'd  hands  invok'd  thy  aid. 

10  Wilt  thou  by  miracle  revive 

The  dead,  whom  thou  forfook'll  alive  ? 
From  death  reftore,  thy  praife  to  fmg, 
Whom  thou  from  prifon  would*il  not  bring  ? 

1 1  Shall  the  mute  grave  thy  love  confefs  ? 
A  mould'ringtomb  thy  faithfulnefs? 

1 2  Thy  truth  and  power  renown  obtain 
Where  darknefs  and  oblivion  reign  ? 

13  To  thee,   O  Lord,   I  cry,  forlorn; 
My  pray 'r  prevents  the  early  morn  : 

34  Why  hail  thou,  Lord,  my  foul  forfook, 
Nor  once  vouchfaf 'd  a  gracious  look  ? 

15  Prevailing  forrows  bear  me  down, 

Which  from  my  youth  with  me  have  grown  ; 
Thy  terrors  pad  diftradl  my  mind, 
And  fears  of  blacker  days  behind. 

16  Thy  wrath  hath  buril  upon  my  head, 
Thy  terrors  fill  my  foul  with  dread  ; 

17  Environ'd  as  with  waves  combin'd, 
And  for  a  gen'ral  deluge  join'd. 

18  My  lovers,  friends,  familiars,  all 
Remov'd  from  fight,  and  out  of  call ; 
To  dark  oblivion  all  retir'd. 

Dead,  or  at  leaft  to  me  expired. 

PSALM     LXXXIX. 
I    r-r-1  HY  mercies.  Lord,  (hall  be  my  fong  ; 
I         my  fong  on  them  fhall  ever  dwell ; 
To  ages  yet  unborn  my  tongue 
thy  never-failing  truth  fhall  tell. 
?.   I  have  afiirm'd,  and  ftill  maintain, 
thy  mercy  fhall  for  ever  laft  j 
Thy  truth  that  does  the  heav'ns  fuftain, 
like  them  Ihali  itand  for  ever  faft. 
3  Thus  fpak'ft  thou  by  thy  Prophet's  voice, 
"  With  David  I  a  league  have  made  ; 

"To 


no  PSALM    LXXXIX« 

"  To  him,  my  fervant,  and  my  choice, 
"  by  folemn  oath  this  grant  convey'd  : 

4  "  While  earth,  and  feas,  and  fl^ies  endurCj 

*'  thy  feed  fhali  in  my  fight  remain  ; 
"  To  them  thy  throne  I  willenfure, 
"  they  fiiall  to  endlefs  ages  reign." 

5  For  fuch  ftupendous  truth  and  love, 

both  heav'n  and  earth  juft  praifes  owe. 
By  choirs  of  angels  fung  above, 
and  by  afiembled  faints  below. 

6  What  Seraph  of  celeftial  birth 

to  vie  with  Ifrael's  God  fhall  dare  ? 
Or  who  among  the  gods  of  earth 
with  our  Almighty  Lord  compare  ? 

7  With  rev'rence  and  religious  dread 

his  faints  fhould  to  his  temple  prefs  ; 
His  fear  through  all  their  hearts  fhould  fprcad, 
who  his  Almighty  Name  confefs. 

8  Lord  God  of  armies,  who  can  boail 

of  ftrength  or  pow'r  like  thine  renown'd  ; 
Of  fuch  a  numerous  faithful  hoft, 

as  that  which  does  thy  throne  furround  ? 

9  Thou  doft  the  lawlefs  fea  controul, 

and  change  the  profpe8:  of  the  deep  ; 
Thou  mak'ft  the  fleeping  billows  roll  5 
thou  mak'ft  the  rolling  billows  deep. 

10  Thoubrak'ftin  pieces  Rahab's  pride, 

and  didft  opprefling  pow'r  difarm  ; 
Thy  fcatter'd  foes  have  dearly  try'd 
the  force  of  thy  refiftlefs  arm. 

1 1  In  thee  the  fov'reign  right  remains 

of  earth  and  heav'n  ;  thee,  Lord,  alone 
The  world,  and  all  that  it  contains, 
their  Maker  and  Preferver  own. 

12  The  poles  on  which  the  globe  does  reft 

were  form'd  by  thy  creating  voice  ; 
Tabor  and  Hermon,  eaft  and  weft, 
in  thy  fuftaining  pow'r  rejoice. 

13  Thy  arm  is  mighty,  ftrong  thy  hand, 

yet,  Lord,  thou  doft  with  juftice  reign  ; 

14  PofTefs'dof  abiolute  command 

thou  truth  and  mercy  doft  maintain. 

15  Happy,  thrice  happy  they,  who  hear 

thy  facred  trumpet's  joyful  found  ; 
Who  may  at  feftivals  appear, 

with  thy  moft  gloi-icus  prefence  crown'd. 

16  Thy  faints  fliall  always  be  o'erjoy'd, 

v.ho  on  thv  facred  Name  rely  ; 


And, 


PSALM     LXXXIX.  Ill 

And,  in  thy  righteoufnefp  employed, 
above  their  foes  be  raised  on  high. 

1 7  For  in  thy  flrength  they  fhall  advance, 

whofe  conquells  from  thy  favour  fpring  ; 

1 8  The  Lord  of  hofls  is  our  defence, 

and  Ifrael's  God  our  Ifrael's  King. 

19  Thus  fpak'ft  thou  by  thy  Prophet's  voice, 

"  A  mighty  champion  I  will  fend  ; 
*'  From  Judah's  tribe  have  I  made  choice 
**  of  one,  who  fliall  the  reft  defend. 

20  "  My  fervant  David  I  have  found, 

*'  with  holy  oil  anointed  him  ; 

21  *'  Him  (hall  the  hand  fupport,  that  crown'd, 

"  and  guard,  that  gave  the  diadem. 

22  *'  No  prince  from  him  fhall  tribute  force, 

**  no  fon  of  flrife  fhall  him  annoy  ; 

23  "  His  fpiteful  foes  I  will  difperfe, 

"  and  them  before  his  face  deftroy. 

24  "  My  truth  and  grace  fhall  him  fuftain  ; 

"  his  armies,  in  v/ell-order'd  ranks, 

25  **  Shall  conquer,  from  the  Tyrian  Main 

"  to  Tigris  and  Euphrates'  banks. 

26  "  Me  for  his  Father  he  fhall  take, 

**  his  God  and  Rock  of  fafety  call ; 

27  "  Him  I  my  firft-born  fon  will  make, 

"  and  earthly  kings  his  fubjeds  all. 

28  "  To  him  my  mercy  I'll  fecure, 

"  my  cov'nant  make  for  ever  fafl ; 

29  "  His  feed  for  ever  fhall  endure  ; 

"  his  throne,  till  heav'n  diffolves,  fhall  laft, 
PART     II. 

30  "  But  if  his  heirs  my  law  forfake, 

"  and  from  my  facred  precepts  flray  ; 

31  "If  they  my  righteous  ftatutes  break, 

**  nor  ftriclly  my  commands  obey  ; 

32  "  Their  fins  I'll  vifit  with  a  rod, 

"  and  for  their  folly  make  them  fmait ; 

33  "  Yet  will  not  ceafe  to  be  their  God, 

"  nor  from  my  truth,  like  them,  depart. 
34.  **  My  cov'nant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 
"  but  in  remembrance  faft  retain  ; 
"  The  thing  that  once  my  lips  have  fpokc 
"  fhall  in  eternal  force  remain. 
^^  "  Once  I  have  fworn,  but  once  for  all, 
"and  made  my  holinefs  the  tie, 
*'  That  I  my  grant  will  ne'er  recall, 
"  nor  to  my  fervant  David  lie  : 

36  ''  Whofe 


112  PSALM    LXXXiX. 

^6  "  Whofe  throne  and  race  the  conftant  fun 
"  fhail,  like  his  courfe,  eftabllfh'd  fee  ; 

37  *'  Of  this  my  oath,  thou  confclous  moon, 

"  in  heav'n,  my  faithful  witnefs  be." 

38  Such  was  thy  gracious  promife,  Lord  ; 

but  thou  haft  now  our  tribes  forfook, 
Thy  own  anointed  haft  abhor'd, 

and  turn'd  on  him  thy  wrathful  look. 

39  Thou  feemeft  to  have  render'd  void 

the  cov'nant  with  thy  fervant  made  ; 
Thou  haft  his  dignity  deftroy'd, 
and  In  the  duft  his  honour  laid. 

40  Of  ftion'g  holds  thou  haft  him  bereft, 

and  brought  his  bulwarks  to  decay  ; 

41  His  frontier  coafts  defencelefs  left, 

a  public  fcorn,  and  common  prey. 

42  His  ruin  does  glad  triumphs  yield 

to  foes,  advanc'd  by  thee  to  might ; 

43  Thou  haft  his  conqu'ring  fword  unfteePd, 

his  valour  turn'd  to  Tnaraeful  flight. 

44  His  glory  Is  to  darknefs  fled, 

his  throne  Is  levell'd  with  the  ground  ; 

45  His  youth  to  wretched  bondage  led, 

with  fhame  o*erwhelm'd  and  forrow  drown 'd. 

46  How  long  ftiall  we  thy  abfence  mourn  ? 

wilt  thou  for  ever,  Lord,  retire  ? 
Shall  thy  confumlng  anger  burn, 
till  that  and  we  at  once  expire  ? 

47  Confider,  Lord,  how  ftiort  a  fpacc 

thou  doft  for  mortal  life  ordain  j 
No  method  to  prolong  the  race, 
but  loading  it  with  grief  and  palm 

48  What  man  is  he  that  can  controul 

death's  ftrift  unalterable  doom  ? 
Or  refcue  from  the  grave  his  foul, 

the  grave  that  muft  mankind  intomb  ? 

49  Lord,  where's  thy  love,  thy  boundlefs  graccj- 

the  oath  to  which  thy  truth  did  feal, 
Confign'd  to  David  and  his  race, 

the  grant  which  time  fiiould  ne*cr  repeal  ? 

50  See  how  thy  fervants  treated  are 

with  infamy,  reproach  and  fpite  ;  ' 

Which  In  my  filent  breaft  I  bear, 
from  nations  of  licentious  might. 

5 1  How  they,  reproaching  thy  great  Name,. 

have  made  thy  fervant's  hope  their  jeft  j 
§z  Yet  thy  j  aft  pralies  we'll  proclaim, 
and  ever  fmg,  The  Lord  be  bleft. 

PSALM 


PSALM    XC.  113 

P  S  A  L  M     XC. 

t    /^  Lord,  the  Saviour  and  defence 
\J      of  us  thy  chofen  race, 
From  age  to  age  thou  ftill  haft  been 
our  fure  abiding  place. 

2  Before  thou  brought'ft  the  mountains  forth, 

or  th*  earth  and  world  didft  frame, 
Thou  always  waft  the  mighty  God, 
and  ever  art  the  fame. 

3  Thou  turneft  man,  O  Lord,  to  duft, 

of  which  he  firft  was  made  ; 
And  when  thou  fpeak'ft  the  word,  Return, 
'tis  inftantly  obeyM. 

4  For  in  thy  fight  a  thoufand  years 

are  like  a  day  that's  paft. 
Or  like  a  watch  In  dead  of  night, 
whofe  hours  unminded  wafte. 

5  Thou  fweep'ft  us  off  as  with  a  flood, 

we  vanlfh  hence  like  dreams  ; 
At  firft  we  grow  like  grafs,  that  feels 
the  fun's  reviving  beams  : 

6  But  howfoever  frefh  and  fair 

its  morning  beauty  (hows  ; 
'Tis  all  cut  down  and  wither'd  quite, 
before  the  ev'ning  clofe. 

7,  8  We  by  thine  anger  are  confumM, 
and  by  thy  wrath  difmay'd  ; 
Our  public  crimes  and  fecret  fms 
before  thy  fight  are  laid. 

9  Beneath  thy  anger's  fad  effects 

our  drooping  uays  we  fpend  ; 
Our  unregarded  years  break  off, 
like  tales  that  quickly  end. 

10  Our  term  of  time  is  fev'nty  yearf;, 

an  age  that  few  furvive  ; 
But  if,  with  more  than  common  flrength, 

to  eighty  we  arrive, 
Yet  then  our  boafted  ftrength  decays, 

to  forrow'turn'd  and  pain  ;  - 
So  foon  the  flender  thread  is  cut, 

and  we  no  more  remain. 

PART     IL 

1 1  But  who  thy  anger's  dread  effeds 

does,  as  he  ought,  revere  ? 
And  yet  thy  wrath  does  fall  or  rife, 
as  more  or  lefs  we  fear. 

12  So  teach  us.  Lord,  th'  uncertain  fum 

of  our  fhort  days  to  mind, 

H  That 


114  PSALM     XCL 

That  to  true  v/ifdom  all  our  hearts 
may  ever  be  inclined. 

13  O  to  thy  fervants,  Lord,  return, 

and  fpeedily  relent ! 
As  we  forfake  our  fins,  do  thou 
revoke  our  punifliment. 

14  To  fatisfy  and  cheer  our  foulg, 

thy  early  mercy  fend  ; 
That  we  may  all  our  days  to  come 
in  joy  and  comfort  fpend. 

15  Let  happy  times,  with  large  amends^ 

dry  up  our  former  tears, 
Or  equal  at  the  leaft  the  term 
of  our  afflifhed  years. 

1 6  To  all  thy  fervants,  Lord,  let  this 

thy  wond'rous  work  be  known,- 
And  to  our  offspring  yet  unborn 
thy  glorious  pow'r  be  (hown. 

1 7  Let  thy  bright  rays  upon  us  fhine, 

give  thou  cur  work  fuccefs  ; 
The  glorious  work  we  have  in  hand 
-  do  thou  vouchfafe  to  blefs. 


H 


PSALM     XCL 
E  tliat  has  God  his  guardian  made. 


Shall,  under  the  Almighty's  Ihade, 
i^cure  and  undifturb'd  abide  : 

2  Thus  to  my  foul  of  him  I'll  fay, 
Lie  is  my  fortrefs  and  my  ftay, 

my  God,  in  whom  I  will  confide. 

3  His  tender  love  and  watchful  care 
Shall  free  thee  from  the  fowler's  fnare, 

and  from  the  noifome  peflilence  : 
.}.  He  over  thee  his  wings  fliall  fpread- 
And  cover  thy  unguarded  head  ; 
his  truth  fhall  be  thy  ftrong  defence, 

5  No  terrors  that  furprife  by  night 
Shall  thy  undaunted  courage  fright, 

nor  deadly  fhafts  that  fly  by  day  ; 

6  Nor  plague,  of  unknown  rife,  that  kills 
In  darkuefs,  nor  infectious  ills 

that  in  the  hottefl  feafon  flay. 

7  A  thoufand  at  thy  fide  fliall  die. 

At  thy  right-hand  ten  thoufand  lie, 

while  thy  firm  health  untouch'd  remains  ; 

8  Thou  only  flialt  look  on  and  fee 
The  wicked's  difmal  tragedy, 

and  count  the  finner's  mournful  gains. 

5  Becaufe, 


PSALM    XCII.  115 

9  Becaufe,  wfth  well-plac'd  confljlence, 
Thou  mak'fl:  the  Lord  thy  fare  defence, 
and  on  the  Higheft  doth  rely  ; 
io  Therefore  no  111  fliall  thee  befall, 
Nor  to  thy  healthful  dwelling  fliall 
any  infeftious  plagues  draw  nigh. 

1 1  For  he  throughout  thy  happy  days. 
To  keep  thee  fafe  nr  all  thy  ways, 

lliall  give  his  angels  ftridl  commands  ; 

12  And  they,  left  thou  fliould'ft  chance  to  meet 
With  fome  rough  ftone  to  wound  thy  feet, 

fhall  bear  thee  fafely  In  their  hands. 

13  Dragons  and  afps  that  thirft  for  blood, 
And  lions  roaring  for  their  food, 

beneath  his  cofiqu'ring  feet  fhaU  lie  : 
14.  Becaufe  he  lov'd  and  honour'd  me. 
Therefore,  fays  God,  Pil  fet  him  free, 
and  fix  his  glorious  throne  on  high. 

15  He'll  call ;  I'll  anfwer  when  he  calls, 
And  refcue  him  when  ill  befalls  ; 

increafe  his  honour  and  his  wealth  : 

16  And  when,  with  undiilurb'd  content. 
His  long  and  happy  life  is  fpent, 

his  end  I'll  crown  with  faving  health. 

PSALM     XCII. 

1  TJ  OVsT  good  and  pleafant  muft  it  be 
XjL  to  thank  the  Lord  moft  high  ; 
And  with  repeated  hymns  of  praife 

hi?  Name  to  magnify  ! 

2  With  ev'ry  morning's  early  dawn 

his  goodnefs  to  relate  ; 
And  of  his  conftant  truth,  each  night, 
the  glad  effects  repeat  ! 

3  To  ten-ftring'd  Inftruments  we'll  fing, 

with  tuneful  plalt'riesjoin'd  ; 
i\.nd  to  the  harp,  with  folcmn  founds, 
for  facred  ufe  defign'd. 

4  For  through  thy  wond'rous  works,  O  Lord, 

thou  mak'ft  my  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  thoughts  of  them  fhall  make  me  glad, 
and  fhout  with  chearful  voice.  . 

5,  6  How  wond'rous  are  thy  works,  O  Lord  ! 
how  deep  are  thy  decrees  ! 
Whofe  winding  tracks,  In  fecret  laid, 
no  ftupid  finner  fees. 
7  He  httle  thinks,  when  wicked  men, 
like  grafs,  look  frefh  and  gav, 

H  2         ■  How 


ii6  PSALM    XCIII,  XCIV. 

How  foon  their  fliort-liv'd  fplendour  rnuft 
for  ever  pafs  away. 
8j   9  But  thou,  my  God,  art  ftill  moil  high  ; 
and  all  thy  lofty  foes, 
Who  thought  they  might  fecurely  fin, 
fhall  be  o'erwhelm'd  with  woes. 
3  o  V/hilfl  thou  exalt'ft  my  fov'reign  pow'r, 
and  mak'ft  it  largely  fpread  ; 
And  with  vefrefhing  oil  anoint'ft 
my  confecrated  head. 
Ill  foon  fhall  fee  ray  llubborn  foes 
to  utter  ruin  brought ; 
And  hear  the  difmal  end  of  thofe, 
who  have  againll  me  fought. 
1 2  But  righteous  men,  like  fruitful  palmSy 
fhall  make  a  glorious  fhow  ; 
As  cedars  that  on  Lebanon 
in  {lately  order  grow. 
13,   14  Thefe,  planted  in  the  houfe  of  God, 
within  his  courts  fhall  thrive  ; 
Their  vigour  and  their  luflre  both 
fhall  in  old  aofe  revive. 

o 

15  Thus  will  the  Lord  his  juftice  fhow  j 
and  God,  my  ftrong  defence. 
Shall  due  rewards  to  all  the  world 
impartially  difpenfe. 

PSALM   xcin. 

1  T  T  T ITH  glor^^  clad,  with  flrcngth  array^^ 

V  V      the  Lord,  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns, 
The  world's  foundation  ftrongly  laid, 
and  the  vaft  fabric  ilill  fuftains. 

2  How  furely  'ilabhfli'd  is  thy  throne, 

which  fhall  no  change  or  period  fee  ! 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone, 

art  God  from  all  eternity  ! 
3,  4  The  floods,  O  Lord,  lift  up  their  voice^ 

and  tofs  tlie  troubled  waves  on  high  ; 
But  God  above  can  flil)  their  noife, 

and  make  the  angry  fea  comply. 
5  Thy  promife.  Lord,  is  ever  fure; 

and  they  that  in  thy  houfe  would  dwell. 
That  happy  flation  to  fecurc, 

mud  ftill  in  holinefs  excel. 

PSALM    XCIV. 
I,  2    /^    God,  to  whom  revenge  belongs? 
V^      thy  vengeance  now  difclofe  ; 
Arife,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth, 
and  crufh  thy  haughty  foes. 


3,  4  How 


PSALM    XCIV.  117 

3,  4  How  long,  O  Lord,  fhall  finful  men 
their  folemn  triumphs  make  ? 
How  long  their  wicked  aftions  boaft, 
and  infolently  fpeak  ? 
5,  6  Not  only  they  thy  faints  opprefs, 
but,   unprovokM,   they  fpill 
The  widow's  and  the  ftranger's  blood, 
and  helplefs  orphans  kill. 

7  "  And  yet  the  Lord  (hall  ne'er  perceive," 

profanely  thus  they  fpcak, 
**  Nor  any  notice  of  our  deeds 
"  the  God  of  Jacob  take." 

8  At  length,  ye  ftupid  fools,  your  wants 

endeavour  to  difcern  ; 
In  folly  will  you  Hill  proceed, 
and  wifdom  never  learn  ? 
9,   10  Can  he  be  deaf  who  form'd  the  ear  ? 
or  blind,  who  fram'd  the  eye  ? 
Shall  earth's  great  Judge  not  puniih  thofe, 
who  his  known  will  defy  ? 

1 1  He  fathoms  all  the  thoughts  of  men  5 

to  him  their  hearts  lie  bare  ; 
His  eye  furveys  them  all,  and  fees 

how  vain  their  counfels  are.  « 

P  A  R  T     IL 

12  Blefs'd  is  theman,  whom  thou,  O  Lord, 

in  kindncfs  doft  chaftife  ; 
And  by  thy  facred  rules  to  walk 
doft  lovingly  advife. 

13  This  man  Aiall  reft  and  fafety  find 

in  feafons  of  diftrefs  ; 
Whilft  God  prepares  a  pit  for  thofe, 
that  ftubbornly  tranfgrefs. 

14  For  God  will  never  from  his  faints 

his  favour  v/holly  take  ; 

His  own  pofTeiTion  and  his  lot 

he  will  not  quite  forfake. 

15  The  world  fhall  then  confefs  thee  juft 

in  all  that  thou  haft  done  ; 
And  thofe  that  choofe  thy  upright  ways, 
fhall  in  thofe  paths  go  on. 

16  Who  will  appear  in  my  behalf, 

when  wicked  men  invade  ? 
Or  who,  when  finners  would  opprefs, 
my  righteous  caufe  fliall  plead  ? 
17,   18,   19  Long  fmce  had  I  in  filence  llept, 
but  that  the  Lord  was  near. 
To  ftay  me  when  I  flipt ;  when  fad, 
my  troubled  heart  to  cheer. 

H  3  20  Wik 


ii8  PSALM     XCV. 

«     20  Wilt  thou,  who  art  a  God  moft  juft, 
their  finful  throne  fuftain, 
Who  make  the  law  a  fair  pretence 
their  wicked  ends  to  gain  ? 

2 1  Againft  the  lives  of  righteous  men 

they  form  their  clofe  defign  ; 
And  blood  of  innocents  to  fpill 
in  folemn  league  combine. 

22  But  my  defence  is  firmly  plac'd 

in  God,  the  Lord  mofl  high  : 
He  is  my  rock,  to  which  I  may 
for  refuge  always  fly. 

23  The  Lord  fhall  caufe  their  ill  defigns 

on  their  own  heads  to  fall ; 
He  in  their  fins  fhall  cut  them  oft, 
our  God  fhall  flay  them  all. 

PSALM     XCV. 

1  (r\    Come,  loud  anthems  let  us  fing, 
\^    Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King  j 
For  we  our  voices  high  ftiould  raife, 
When  our  falvation's  Rock  we  praife. 

2  Into  his  prefence  let  us  haftc, 

To  thank  him  for  his  favours  Daft ; 
To  him  addrefs,  in  joyful  fongs, 
The  praife  that  to  his  Name  belongs. 

3  For  God  the  Lord,  enthronM  in  ftate> 
Is,  with  unrivall'd  glory,  great  : 

A  King  fuperior  far  to  all. 
Whom  gods  the  heathen  falfcly  call. 

4  The  depths  of  earth  are  in  his  hand, 
Her  fecret  wealth  at  his  command, 

The  ftrength  of  hills  that  reach  the  Mzs^ 
Subjefted  to  his  empire  lies. 

5  The  rolling  ocean's  vaft  abyfs. 

By  the  fame  fov'reign  right,  is  his  ; 
^Tis  mov'd  by  his  Almighty  Hand, 
That  form'd  and  fix'd  the  folid  land. 

6  O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there  ^ 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall. 

7  For  he's  our  God,  our  Shepherd  he, 
His  flock  and  pafture  fheep  are  we  : 

If  then  you'll,  like  his  flock,  draw  near, 
To  day  if  you  his  voice  will  hear, 

8  Let  not  your  harden'd  hearts  renew 
Your  fathers'  crimes  and  judgments  too  ; 

V     jNor 


PSALM     XCVL  119 

Nor  here  provoke  my  wrath,  as  they 
In  defert  plains  of  Merlbah. 

9  When  through  the  wildernefs  they  movM, 
And  me  with  frefh  temptations  provM, 
They  flill,  through  unbelief,  rebell'd, 
Whilft  they  my  wond'rous  works  beheld. 

10  They  forty  years  my  patience  griev'd, 
Though  daily  I  their  wants  reliev'd. 
Then — 'Tis  a  faithlefs  race,   I  faid, 
Whofe  heart  from  me  has  always  ftray'd. 

1 1  They  ne'er  will  tread  my  righteous  path  ; 
Therefore  to  them,  in  fettled  wrath, 
Since  they  defpis'd  my  reft,   I  fwarc, 
That  they  fhould  never  enter  there. 

PSALM     XCVL 

1  ^  ING  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  fong  ; 
1^    Let  earth  in  one  affembled  throng 

her  common  Patron's  praife  refound  ,' 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  and  blefs  his  Name, 
From  day  to  day  his  praife  proclaim, 

who  us  has  with  falvation  crown'd  : 

3  To  heathen  lands  his  fame  rehearfe, 
His  wonders  to  the  univerfe. 

4  He's  great,  and  greatly  to  be  prais'd  ; 
In  majefty  and  glory  rais'd 

above  all  other  deities : 

5  For  pageantry  and  idols  all 

Are  they,  whom  gods  the  heathen  call ; 
he  only  rules,  who  made  the  fides  ; 

6  With  majefty  and  honour  crown'd, 
Beauiy  and  ilrength  his  throne  furround, 

7  Be  therefore  both  to  him  reftor'd 
By  you,  who  have  falfe  gods  ador'd  5 

aicribe  due  honour  to  his  Name  : 

8  Peace-ofF' rings  on  his  altar  lay, 
Before  his  throne  your  homage  pay, 

which  he,  and  he  alone,  can  claim  i 

9  To  worfhip  at  his  facred  court, 
Let  all  the  trembling  world  refort. 

10  Proclaim  aloud,  Jehovah  reigns, 
Whofe  pow'r  the  univerfe  fullains, 

and  banifli'd  juftice  will  reftore  ; 

1 1  Let  therefor^  heav'n  new  joys  confefs  ; 
And  heav'nly  mirth  let  earth  exprefs ; 

its  loud  applaufe  the  ocean  loar  ; 
Its  mute  inhabitants  rejoice, 
■     And  for  this  triumpli  find  a  voice, 

H  4  12   Tut 


120  PSALM    XGVIL 

12  For  joy  let  fertile  vallies  fmg, 

The  chearful  groves  their  tribute  bring, 
the  tuneful  choir  of  birds  awake, 

1 3  The  Lord's  approach  to  celebrate  ; 
Who  now  fets  out  with  awful  ftate, 

his  circuit  through  the  earth  to  take  : 
From  hcav'n  to  judge  the  world  he's  come^ 
With  juftice  to  rewaid  and  dooni. 

PSALM     XCVII. 

1  TEhovah  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 
J       in  his  juft  government  rejoice  ; 
Let  all  the  iiles  with  facred  mirth, 

in  his  applaufe  unite  their  voice, 

2  Darknefsand  clouds  of  awful  (hade 

his  dazzling  glory  fhroud  in  ftate  ; 
Juftice  and  truth  his  guards  are  made, 
and  fix'd  by  his  pavilion  wait. 

3  Devouring  fire  before  his  face, 

his  foes  around  with  vengeance  ftruck  ; 

4  His  lightening  fet  the  world  on  blaze  ; 

earth  faw  it,  and  with  terror  fhook. 

5  The  proudeft  hills  his  prefence  felt, 

their  height  nor  ftrength  could  help  afford  ; 
The  proudeft  hills  like  wax  did  melt 
in  prefence  of  th'  Almighty  Lord. 

6  The  heav'ns,  his  righteoufnefs  to  fliov/, 

with  ftorms  of  fire  our  foes  purfu'd, 
And  all  the  trembling  world  below 
have  his  dcfcending  glory  view'd. 

7  Confounded  be  their  impious  hoft, 

who  m.ake  the  gods  to  whom  they  pray; 
All  who  of  pageant  idols  boaft  : 

to  him,  ye  gods,  your  worfhip  pay. 

8  Glad  Sion  of  thy  triumph  heard, 

and  Judah's  daughters  were  o'erjoy'd  ; 
Becaufe  thy  righteous  judgments,  Lord, 
have  pagan  pride  and  pow'r  deftroy'd. 

9  For  thou,  O  God,  art  feated  high, 

above  earth's  potentates  enthron'd  ; 
Thou,  Lord,  unrivall'd  in  the  ikj, 
fupreme  by  all  the  gods  art  own'd. 

10  Ye  who  to  ferve  this  Lord  afpire, 

abhor  what's  ill,  and  truth  efteem  : 
He'll  keep  his  fervants'  fouls  entire, 
and  them  from  wicked  hands  redeem. 

1 1  For  feeds  are  fown  of  glorious  light, 

a  future  harveft  for  the  juft  ; 
And  gladnefs  for  the  heart  that's  right, 
to  recompenfc  its  pious  truft. 

12  Rejoice 


PSALM     XCVI1I,XC1X.         121 

12   Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  In  the  Lord  ; 
memorials  of  his  holinefs 
Deep  in  your  faithful  breafts  record, 

and  with  your  thankful  tongues  confefs. 

PSALM    XCVIIL 

1  CJ  ING  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  fong, 
l3      who  wond'rous  things  has  done  ; 
With  his  right-hand  and  holy  arm 

the  conquefl  he  has  won. 

2  The  Lord  has  through  th'  aftonifh'd  world 

difplay'd  his  faving  might. 
And  made  his  righteous  a6ls  appear 
in  all  the  heathen's  fight. 

3  Of  IfraePs  houfe  his  love  and  truth 

have  ever  mindful  been  ; 
Wide  earth's  remoteft  parts  the  pow'r 
of  IfraePs  God  have  fecn. 

4  Let  therefore  earth's  inhabitants 

their  chearful  voices  raife  ; 
And  all,  with  univerfal  joy, 
refound  their  Maker's  praife. 

5  With  harp  and  hym.n's  foft  melody, 

into  the  concert  bring 

6  The  trumpet  and  flirill  cornet's  found, 

before  th'  Almighty  King. 

7  Let  the  loud  ocean  roar  her  joy, 

with  all  the  feas  contain  ; 

The  earth,  and  her  inhabitants, 

join  concert  with  the  main. 

8  With  joy  let  riv'lets  fwell  to  ftreams, 

to  fpreading  torrents  they  ; 
And  echoing  vales  from  hill  to  hill 
redoubled  /liouts  convey  ; 

9  To  welcome  down  the  world's  great  Judge, 

who  does  with  juftice  come, 
And  with  impartial  equity, 
both  to  reward  and  doom. 

PSALM     XCIX. 

1  T  Ehovah  reigns  ;  let  therefore  all 
J     the  guilty  nations  quake  : 

On  Cherubs'  wings  he  fits  enthron'd  ; 
let  earth's  foundations  fliake. 

2  On  Sion's  hill  he  keeps  his  court, 

his  palace  makes  her  tow'rs  ; 
Yet  thence  his  fov'reignty  extends 
fupreme  o'er  earthly  pow'rs. 

3  Let  therefore  all  with  praife  addrcfi. 

his  great  and  dreadful  Name  ; 

And, 


122  P  S  A  L  M     C. 

And,  with  his  unrefifted  might, 
his  holinefs  proclaim. 

4  For  truth  and  juftice,  in  his  reign, 

of  flrength  and  pow'r  take  place  ; 
His  judgments  are  with  righteoufnefs 
difpens'd  to  Jacobus  race. 

5  Therefore  exalt  the  Lord  our  God  | 

before  his  foot-ftool  fail ; 
And,  with  his  unrefifted  mighty 
his  holinefs  extol. 

6  Mofes  and  Aaron  thus  of  old 

among  his  priefts  ador'd  ; 
Among  his  prophets  Samuel  thus 

his  facred  Name  implor'd. 
DiftrefsM,  upon  the  Lord  they  call'd, 

who  ne'er  their  fuit  deny'd  ; 
But,  as  with  rev'rence  they  implor'd, 

he  gracioufly  reply  M. 

7  For  with  their  camp,  to  guide  their  march, 

the  cloudy  pillar  m.ov'd  ; 
They  kept  his  law,  and  to  his  will 
obedient  fervants  prov'd. 

8  He  anfwered  them,  forgiving  oft 

his  people  for  their  fake  ; 
And  thofe  who  raflily  them  oppos'd,   • 
did  fad  examples  make. 

9  With  worfhip  at  his  facred  courts 

exalt  our  God  and  Lord  ; 
For.  he,  who  only  holy  is, 
alone  (liould  be  ador'd. 

PSALM     C. 
I,  2'TTrriTH  one  confent,  let  all  the  earth 
V  V       to  God  their  chearful  voices  raife  ; 
Glad  homage  pay,  with  awful  mirth, 
and  fing  before  him  fongs  of  praife  : 

3  Convinc'd  that  he  is  God  alone, 

from  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed  ; 
We,  whom  he  choofcs  for  his  own, 
the  flock  that  he  vouchfafcs  to  feed. 

4  O  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 

thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  prefs  \ 
And  Hill  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
and  dill  his  Name  with  praifes  blefs. 

5  For  he's  the  Lord,  fupremdy  good, 

his  mercy  is  for  ever  fure  ; 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  (lood, 
to  endlefs  ages  fhali  efidure. 


PSALM 


PSALM    CI,  CIL  123 

PSALM    CI. 

1  ^^  F  mercy*s  never-failing  fpring, 
\J    And  ftedfaft  judgment,  I  will  fing  : 
And,  fince  they  both  to  thee  belong, 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  addrefs  my  fong. 

2  When,  Lord,  thou  (halt  with  me  refide. 
Wife  difcipline  my  reign  (hall  guide  ; 
With  blamelefs  Hfe  myfelf  I'll  make 

A  pattern  for  my  court  to  take. 

3  No  ill  defign  will  I  purfuc, 

Nor  thofe  my  fav'rites  make  that  do  : 

4  Who  to  reproof  has  no  regard, 
Him  will  I  totally  difcard. 

5  The  private  flanderer  fhall  be 

In  public  juftice  doom'd  by  me  : 
From  haughty  looks  I'll  turn  afide, 
And  mortify  the  heart  of  pride. 

6  But  honefty,  call'd  from  her  cell, 
In  fplendor  at  my  court  fhall  dwell : 
Who  virtue's  pradlice  make  their  care, 
Shall  have  the  firft  preferments  there. 

7  No  politics  fhall  recommend 

His  country's  foe  to  be  my  friend  : 
None  e'er  fhall  to  my  favour  rife, 
By  flatt'ring  or  malicious  lies. 

8  All  thofe  who  wicked  courfes  take, 
An  early  facrifice  I'll  make  ; 
Cutoff,  deilroy,  till  none  remain 
God's  holy  city  to  profane. 

PSALM     CII. 

1  ^TTTHEN  I  pour  out  my  foul  in  pray'r, 

VV  ^   do  thou,  O  Lord,  attend; 
To  thy  eternal  throne  of  grace 
let  my  fad  cry  afcend. 

2  O  hide  not  thou  thy  glorious  face 

in  times  of  deep  diftrefs  : 
Incline  thine  ear,  and  when  I  caii» 
my  forrows  foon  redrefs. 

3  Each  cloudy  portion  of  my  Hfe, 

like  fcatter'd  fmoke  expires  ; 
My  fhrivell'd  bones  are  like  a  hearth 
parch'd  with  continual  fires. 

4  My  heart,  like  grafs  that  feels  the  blad 

of  fome  infedious  wind. 
Does  languifh  fo  with  grief,  that  fcarce 
my  needful  food  I  mind. 

5  By  reafou  of  my  fad  eftrvte 

I  fpend  my  breath  in  groan=;  : 

My 


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My  flefli  is  worn  away,  my  dun 
fcarce  hides  my  ftarting  bones. 

6  I'm  like  a  pelican  become, 

that  does  in  deferts  mourn  ; 
Or  like  an  owl,  that  fits  all  day 
on  barren  trees  forlorn, 

7  In  watchlngs,  or  in  reftlefs  dreams, 

the  night  by  me  is  fpent. 
As  by  thofe  folitary  birds, 
that  lonefome  roofs  frequent. 

8  All  day  by  railing  foes  I'm  made 

the  fubjeft  of  their  fcorn  ; 
Who  all,  poflefs'd  with  furious  rage, 
have  my  deftrudion  fworn. 

9  When  grov'ling  on  the  ground  I  lie, 

opprefs'd  with  grief  and  fears. 

My  bread  is  ftrew'd  with  afhes  o'er, 

my  drink  is  mix'd  with  tears. 

10  Becaufeon  me  with  double  weight 

thy  heavy  wrath  doth  lie  ; 
For  thou,  to  make  my  fall  more  greats 
didft  lift  me  up  on  high. 

1 1  My  days,  jull  haft'ning  to  their  end, 

are  like  an  evening  fhade  ; 
My  beauty  does,  like  withered  grafs, 
with  waning  laftre  fade. 

1 2  But  thy  eternal  ftate,  O  Lord, 

no  length  of  time  fhall  v/afte  ; 
The  mem'ry  of  thy  wond'rous  works 
from  age  to  age  fhall  laft. 

1 3  Thou  fhalt  arife,  and  Sion  view 

with  an  unclouded  face  ; 
For  now  her  time  is  come,  thy  own 
appointed  day  of  grace. 

14  Her  fcatter'd  ruins  by  thy  faints 

with  pity  are  furvey'd  ; 
They  grieve  to  fee  her  lofty  fpires 
in  dull:  and  rubbifh  laid. 

15,  1 6  The  Name  and  glory  of  the  Lord 
all  heathen  kings  fhall  fear  ; 
When  he  fhall  Sion  build  again, 
and  in  full  flate  appear. 
17,18  When  he  i-egards  the  poor's  requefl, 
nor  flights  their  earneft  pray'r ; 
Our  fons,  for  their  recorded  grace, 
fhall  his  jnft  praife  declare. 
19  For  God,  from  his  abode  on  high, 
his  gracious  beams  difplay'd  : 

The 


PSALM    cm.  145 

The  Lord,  from  heav*n,  his  lofty  throne, 
hath  all  the  earth  furvey'd. 

20  He  liften'd  to  the  captives'  moans, 

he  heard  their  mournful  cry, 

And  freed,  by  his  refiftlefs  pow'r, 

the  wretches  doom'd  to  die. 

21  That  they  in  Sion,  where  he  dwells, 

might  celebrate  his  fame. 

And  througli  the  holy  city  fing 

loud  praifes  to  his  Name  : 

22  When  all  the  tribes  afTembling  there, 

their  folemn  vows  addrefs, 
And  neighb'ring  lands,  with  glad  confentj 
the  Lord  their  God  confefs. 

23  But  e'er  my  race  is  run,  my  ftrength 

through  his  fierce  wrath  decays  ; 
He  has,  when  all  my  wifhesbloom'd, 
cut  fhort  my  hopeful  days. 

24  Lord,  end  not  thou  my  life,  faid  I, 

when  half  is  fcarcely  paft  ; 
Thy  years,  from  worldly  changes  free, 
to  endlefs  ages  laft. 

25  The  ftrong  foundations  of  the  earth 

of  old  by  thee  were  laid  ; 
Thy  hands  the  beauteous  arch  of  heav'n 

with  wond'rous  Ikill  have  made. 
26,  27  Whilft  thou  for  ever  fhalt  endure, 

they  foon  fhall  pafs  away  ; 
And,  like  a  garment  often  worn, 

fhall  tarnifh  and  decay. 

Like  that,  when  thou  ordain'fl  their  change, 

to  thy  command  they  bend  ; 
But  thou  continu'ft  ftill  the  fame, 

nor  have  thy  years  an  end. 
28  Thou  to  the  children  of  thy  faints 

flialt  lafling  quiet  give  ; 
Whofe  happy  race,  fecurely  fix'd, 

fhall  in  thy  prefence  live. 

P  5  A  L  M    CIIL 
I,  2l\ /TY  foul,  infpir'd  with  facred  love, 
JlVX      God's  holy  Name  for  ever  blefs  ; 
Of  all  his  favours  mindful  prove, 

and  ftill  thy  grateful  thanks  exprefs. 
3,  4  *Tis  he  that  all  thy  fins  forgives, 

and  after  fickncfs  makes  thee  found  ; 
From  danger  he  thy  life  retrieves, 

by  him  with  grace  and  mercy  crownM.       ^ 

5,  6  He 


126  PSALM     cm. 

5.,  6  He  with  good  things  thy  mouth  fupplies, 
thy  vigour,  eagle -Hke,  renews: 
He,  when  the  guiltleis  fuft'rer  cries, 
his  foe  with  juft  revenge  purfues.       ^ 

7  God  made  of  old  his  righteous  ways 

to  Mofes  and  our  fathers  known  j 
His  works,  to  his  eternal  praife, 
were  to  the  fons  of  Jacob  fhown* 

8  The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  lovCj 

and  unexampled  afts  of  grace  ; 
His  w^aken'd  wrath  doth  flovv'ly  move, 
his  willing  mercy  flies  apace. 
9,  10  God  will  not  always  harfhly  chide, 
but  with  his  anger  quickly  part ; 
And  loves  his  punifliments  to  guide 
more  by  his  lave  than  our  defert. 

1 1    As  high  as  heav'ri  its  arch  extends 
above  this  little  fpot  of  clay, 
So  much  his  boundlefs  love  tranfcends 
the  fm.all  refpefts  that  we  can  pay. 
12,13   As  far  as  'tis  from  eail  to  weft, 
fo  far  has  he  our  fins  remov'd  ; 
Who,  with  a  father's  tender  bread, 
has  fuch  as  fear  him  always  lov'd. 
14,  15   For  God,  who  all  our  frame  furveys, 
ccnfiders  that  we  are  but  clay  ; 
How  frefh  fo'er  we  feem,  our  days 
like  grafs  or  flovr'rs  muft  fade  away. 
16,17  Whild  they  are  nipt  with  fudden  blafts, 
nor  can  we  find  their  former  place  ; 
God's  faithful  mercy  ever  lafts, 

to  thofe  that  fear  him,  and  their  race. 
18  This  ihall  attend  on  fuch  as  ftill 
proceed  in  his  appointed  way  ; 
And  who  not  only  know  his  will, 
but  to  it  juft  obedience  pay. 
19,   20  The  Lord,  the  unlverfal  king, 
in  heav'n  has  fix'd  his  lofty  throne  : 
To  him,  ye  Angels,  praifes  fing, 

in  whole  great  ftrength  his  pow'r  Is  fhown. 
Ye  that  his  juft  commands  obey, 
and  hear  and  do  his  facred  will, 

2 1  Ye  hofts  of  his,   this  tribute  pay, 

who  ftill  what  he  ordains  fulfil. 

22  Let  ev'ry  creature  jointly  blefs 

the  mighty  Lord  :  and  thou,  my  heart, 
With  grateful  joy  thy  thanks  exprefs, 
and  in  this  concert  bear  thy  part. 

PSALM 


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PSALM     CIV.     ' 

1  TJ  LESS  God,  my  foul :  thou,  Lord,  alone 
j3     poffcffed  empire  without  bounds  ; 
With  honour  thou  art  crown'd,  thy  throne 

eternal  Majeity  furrounds. 

2  With  light  thou  doft  thyfelf  enrobe, 

and  glory  for  a  garment  take  ; 
Heav'n's  curtains  ilretch  beyond  the  globe, 
thy  canopy  of  ftate  to  make. 

3  God  builds  on  liquid  air,,  and  forms 

his  palace  chambers  in  the  flcies  ; 
The  clouds  his  chariots  are,  and  ftorms 
the  fwift-wing'd  Heeds  with  which  he  flies. 

4  As  bright  as  flame,  as  fwift  as  wind, 

his  minifters  heav*n's  palace  fill. 
To  have  their  fundry  tafl<8  affign'd, 

all  proud  to  ferve  their  Sov'reign's  will. 

5,  6  Earth  on  her  centre  fix'd,  he  fet, 
her  face  with  waters  overfpread  ; 
Nor  proudeft  mountains  dar'd  as  yet 
to  lift  above  the  waves  their  head. 
7  But  when  thy  awful  face  appear'd, 

th'  infulting  waves  difpers'd  ;  they  fled. 

When  once  thy  thunder's  voice  they  heard, 

and  by  their  hade  confefs'-d  their  dread- 

°  Thence  up  by  fecret  tracks  they  creep, 
and,  gufhing  from  the  mountain's  fide, 
Through  valleys  travel  to  the  deep, 
appointed  to  receive  their  tide. 

9  There  haft  thou  fix'd  the  ocean's  bounds, 

the  threat'ning  furges  to  repel ; 
That  they  no  more  o'erpafs  their  mounds, 
nor  to  a  fecond  delua;e  fwell. 

o 

PART     IL 

10  Yet  thence  in  fmaller  parties  dravv'n, 

the  fea  recovers  her  lofl  hills  ; 
And  ftarting  fprings  from  ev'ry  lawn 
furprife  the  vales  with  plenteous  riiis. 

1 1  The  fields'  tame  beafls  are  thither  led, 

weary  with  labour,  faint  with  drought ; 
And  affes  on  wild  mountains  bred 
have  fenfe  to  find  thefe  currents  out. 

12  Their  fhady  trees  from  fcorching  beams 

yield  fhelter  to  the  feather'd  throng  ; 
They  drink,  and  to  the  bounteous  flreams 
return  the  tribute  of  their  fong. 

1 3  His  rains  frortv  heav'n  parch'd  hills  re<:ruit, 

that  foon  tranfmit  the  liquid  ftore  ; 

Till 


128  PSALM    CIV. 

Till  earth  is  burden'd  with  her  fruit, 

and  nature's  lap  can  hold  no  more. 
14  Grafs,  for  our  cattle  to  devour, 

he  makes  the  growth  of  ev'ry  field  : 
Herbs,  for  man's  ufe,  of  various  pow'r, 

that  either  food  or  phyfic  yield. 
i^  With  clufter'd  grapes  he  crowns  the  vine, 

to  cheer  man's  heart,  opprefs'd  with  cares; 
Gives  oil,  that  makes  his  face  to  fhine, 

and  corn,  that  wafted  ftrength  repairs. 

PART     III. 

16  The  trees  of  God,  without  the  care 

or  art  of  man,  with  fap  are  fed  : 
The  mountain  cedar  looks  as  fair 
as  thofe  in  royal  gardens  iDred. 

17  Safe  in  the  lofty  cedar's  arms 

the  wand'rers  of  the  air  may  reft  ; 
The  hofpitablc  pine  from  harms 
protects  the  ftork,  her  pious  gueft. 

1 8  Wild  goats  the  craggy  rock  afcend, 

its  tow'ring  heights  their  fortrefs  make^ 
Whofe  cells  in  labyrinths  extend, 
where  feebler  creatures  refuge  take. 

19  The  moon's  inconftant  afpe6l  (hows 

th'  appointed  feafons  of  the  year  5 
Th'  inftru<5led  fun  his  duty  knows, 
his  hours  to  rife  and  difappear. 

20,  2 1   Darknefs  he  makes  the  earth  to  fhroud^ 
when  foreft  beafts  fccurely  ftray  ; 
Young  lions  roar  their  wants  aloud 
to  Providence,  that  fends  them  pre3^ 

22  They  range  all  night,  on  flaughter  bent, 

till  fummon'd  by  the  rifing  morn. 
To  fl^ulk  in  dens,  with  one  confent 
the  confcious  ravagers  return. 

23  Forth  to  the  tillage  of  his  foil 

the  huft)andman  fecurely  goes. 

Commencing  with  the  fun  his  toil, 

with  him  returns  to  his  repofe. 

24  How  various.  Lord,  thy  works  are  found  ; 

for  which  thy  wifdom  we  adore  ! 
The  earth  is  with  thy  treafure  crown'd, 
till  nature's  hand  can  gtafp  no  more. 
PART     IV. 

25  But  ftili  the  vaft  unfathom'd  main, 

of  wonders  a  new  fcene  fupplies, 
Whofe  depths  inhabitants  contain 
of  ev'ry  form,  and  ev'ry  fize. 


26  Full- 


PSALM    CV.  129 

26  Full -freighted  fhips  from  ev'ry  port 

there  cut  their  unmolelled  way  ; 
Leviathan,  whom  there  to  fport 

thou  mad'fl,  has  compafs  there  to  play. 

27  Thefe  various  troops  of  fea  and  land 

in  fenfe  of  common  want  agree  ; 
All  wait  on  thy  difpenfing  hand, 
and  have  their  daily  alms  from  thee. 

28  They  gather  what  thy  ilores  difperfe, 

without  their  trouble  to  provide  ; 
Thou  op' ft  thy  hand,  the  univerfe, 
the  craving  world,  is  all  fupply'd. 

29  Thou  for  a  moment  hid'll  thy  face, 

the  num'rous  ranks  of  creatures  mourn  ; 
Thou  tak'fl  their  breath,  all  nature's  race 
forthwith  to  mother  earth  return. 

30  Again  thou  fend'ft  thy  fpirit  forth 

t'  infpire  the  mafs  with  vital  feed  ; 
Nature's  reftor'd,  and  parent  earth 
fmiles  on  her  new-created  breed. 

3 1  Thus  through  fucceflive  ages  ftands 

firm  nx'd  thy  providential  care  ; 
Pleas'd  with  the  work  of  thy  own  hands, 
thou  doft  the  wafte  of  time  repair. 

32  One  look  of  thine,  one  wrathful  look, 

earth's  panting  breaft  with  terror  fills  ; 
One  touch  from  thee,  v^^ith  clouds  of  fmoke 
in  darknefs  fhrouds  the  proudeil  hills. 

33  In  praifing  God,  while  he  prolongs 

my  breath,  I  will  that  breath  employ ; 

34  And  join  devotion  to  my  fongs, 

fincere,  as  in  him  Is  my  joy. 

35  While  finners  from  earth's  face  are  hurl'd, 

my  foul,  praife  thou  his  holy  Name, 
Till  with  my  fong  the  lifl'ning  world 
join  concert,  and  his  praife  proclaim. 

PSALM     CV. 

1  /~\    Render  thanks,  and  blefs  the  Lord  ; 
V-/      invoke  his  facred  Name  ; 
Acquaint  the  nations  with  his  deeds, 

his  matchlefs  deeds  proclaim. 

2  Sing  to  his  praife  in  lofty  hymns  ; 

his  wond'rous  works  rehearfe  ; 
Make  them  the  theme  of  your  difcourfe, 
and  fubjeA  of  your  verfe. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  Almighty  Name ; 

alone  to  be  ador'd  ; 
And  let  their  hearts  o'erflow  with  joy 
that  humbly  feek  the  Lord. 

I  4  Seek 


130  PSALM     CV. 

4  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  his  faving  ftrength 

devoutly  ftill  implore  ; 
And,  where  he's  ever  prefcnt,  feek 
his  face  for  evermore. 

5  The  wonders  that  his  hands  have  wrought 

keep  thankfully  in  mind  ; 
The  righteous  ftatutes  of  his  mouth, 
and  laws  to  us  aiTign'd. 

6  Know  ye  his  fervant  Abra'm's  feed, 

and  Jacob's  chofen  race  ; 

7  He's  ftill  our  God,  his  judgments  ftill 

throughout  the  earth  take  place. 

8  His  cov'nant  he  hath  kept  in  mind 

for  numerous  ages  paft, 
Which  yet  for  thoufand  ages  more 
in  equal  force  (hall  laft. 

9  Firft  fign'dto  Abra'm,  next,  by  oath 

to  Ifaac  made  fecure  ; 

10  To  Jacob  and  his  heirs  a  law, 

for  ever  to  endure  : 

1 1  That  Canaan's  land  ftiould  be  their  lot, 

when  yet  but  few  they  were  ; 

12  But  few  in  number,  andthofe  few 

all  friendlcfs  ftrangers  there. 

13  In  pilgrimage,  from  realm  to  realm, 

fecurely  they  remov'd  ; 

14  Whilft  proudeft  monarchs,  for  their  fakes 

feverely  he  reprov'd. 

15  *'  Thefe  mine  anointed  are,"  faidhe  ; 

**  let  none  my  fervants  wrong  ; 
"  Nor  treat  the  pooreft  prophet  ill, 
*'  that  does  to  me  belong." 

1 6  A  dearth  at  laft,  by  his  command, 

did  through  the  land  prevail ; 
Till  corn,  the  chief  fupport  of  life, 
fuftaining  corn,  did  fail. 

1 7  But  his  indulgent  providence, 

had  pious  Jofeph  fent, 
Sold  into  Egypt,  but  their  death, 
who  fold  him  to  prevent. 

18  His  feet  with  heavy  chains  were  crufli'd, 

with  calumny  his  fame  ; 

19  Till  God's  appointed  time  and  word 

to  his  deliv'rance  came. 

20  The  king  his  fov'reign  order  fent, 

and  refcu'd  him  with  fpeed  ; 
Whom  private  malice  had  confin'd, 
the  peoples'  ruler  freed. 

31   H18 


PSALM     CV.  131 

21  Kis  court,  revenues,  realms,  were  all 

fubje<B:^'d  to  his  will ; 

22  His  greatell  princes  to  controul, 

and  teach  his  iiatefmen  fl<ill. 

P  A  R  T     II. 

23  To  Ecrypt  then,  invited  guells, 

hr.lt'-tamifh'd  Ifrael  came ; 
And  J?.cob  held,  by  royal  grant, 
the  fertile  foil  of  Ham. 

24  Th'  Almighty  there  with  fach  increafe 

his  people  multiply'd, 
Till  with  their  proud  opprefTors  they 
in  ilrength  and  number  vyM. 

25  Their  vail  increafe  th'  Egyptians'  hearts 

with  jealous  anger  fir'd, 
Till  they  his  fervants  to  deflroy 
by  treach'rous  arts  confpir'd. 

26  His  fervant  Mofes  then  he  fent, 

his  chofen  Aaron  too, 

27  Empower'd  with  figns  and  miracles, 

to  prove  their  miffion  true. 

28  He  call'd  for  darknefs,  darknefs  came, 

nature  his  fummons  knew  ; 

29  Each  flream  and  lake,  transform'd  to  blood, 

the  wand'ring  fiflies  flew. 

30  In  putrid  floods,  throughout  the  land, 

the  pefl:  of  frogs  was  bred  ; 
From  noifome  fens  fent  up  to  croak 
at  Pharoah's  board  and  bed. 

3 1  He  gave  the  fign,  and  fwarms  of  flies 

came  down  in  cloudy  hofts  ; 
Whilft  earth's  enhven'd  dull  below, 
bred  lice  through  all  their  coaft:s. 

32  He  fent  them  battering  hail  for  rain, 

and  fire  for  cooling  dew  ; 

33  He  fmote  their  vines,  and  fo reft  plants, 

and  garden's  pride  o'erthrew. 

34  He  fpake  the  word,  and  locufts  came, 

and  catterpillars  join'd  ; 
They  pr*.^y'd  upon  the  poor  remains 
the  llorm  had  left  behind. 

35  From  trees  to  herbage  they  defcend, 

no  verdant  thing  they  fpare  ; 
But,  hke  the  naked  fallow  field, 
leave  all  the  paftures  bare. 

36  From  fields  to  villages  and  towns, 

commiflion'd  vengeance  flew  ; 
One  fatal  ftroke  their  eldeft  hopes 
andfttength  of  Egypt  flew. 

I  2  37  He 


132  PSALM     CVI. 

37  He  brought  his  fervants  forth,  enrich'd 

v/ith  Egypt's  borrow'd  wealth  ; 
And,  what  tranfcends  all  treafure  elfe, 
enrich'd  with  vig'rous  health, 

38  Egypt  rejoic'd,  in  hopes  to  find 

her  plagues  with  them  remov'd  ; 
Taught  deaily  now  to  fear  worfe  ills 
by  thofe  already  prov'd. 

39  Their  fhroudiiig  canopy  by  day 

a  journeying  cloud  was  fpread  ; 
A  iiery  pillar  all  the  night 
their  defert  marches  led. 

40  They  long'd  for  flefh ;  with  ev'ning  quails 

he  furnifh'd  ev'ry  tent  ; 
From  heav'n's  high  granery,  each  morn, 
the  bread  of  Angels  fent. 

41  He  fmote  the  rock,  whofe  flinty  bread 

pour'd  forth  a  gufhing  tide  ; 
Whofe  flowing  ftream, where'er  they  march'd;, 
the  defert's  drought  fupply'd. 

42  For  fl:ill  he  did  on  Abra'm's  faith   • 

and  ancient  league  refleft  ; 

43  He  brought  his  people  forth  with  joy, 

with  triumph  Lis  eleft. 

44  Qu^ite  rooting  out  their  heathen  foes 

from  Canaan's  fertile  foil, 
To  them  in  cheap  pofleffion  gave 
the  fruit  of  others'  toil : 

45  That  tliey  his  fl:atutes  might  obfervCj^ 

his  facred  laws  obey  : 
For  benefits  fo  vaft,  let  us 
our  fongs  of  praife  repay. 

PSALM     CVI. 

1  /^  Render  thanks  to  God  above, 
\_Jf  The  Fountain  of  eternal  love  ; 
Whofe  mercy  firm  through  ages  paft 
Has  flood,  and  fhall  for  ever  lafl. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  exprefs. 
Not  only  vaft,  but  numberlefs  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raife 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praife  ? 

3  Happy  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  from  thy  judgments  never  flray  ; 
Who  know  what's  right ;  nor  only  fo, 
But  always  praftife  what  they  know. 

4  Extend  to  me  that  favour,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chofen  dofl:  afford  ! 
When  thou  return'fl;  to  fet  them  free, 
Let  thy  falvation  vifit  me. 

5  O  may 


PSALM    CVI.  133 

5  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  fee 
Thy  faints  in  full  profperity  ; 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join, 
And  count  thy  peoples'  triumph  mine. 

6  But  ah  !  can  we  expe6l  fuch  grace, 
Of  parents  vile  the  viler  race  ; 
Who  their  mifdeeds  have  aded  o'er, 
And  with  new  crimes  increased  the  fcore  ? 

7  Ingrateful,  they  no  longer  thought 
On  all  his  works  in  Egypt  wrought ; 
The  Red  Sea  they  no  fooner  view'd 
Than  they  their  bafe  diftrnft  renew'd. 

8  Yet  he,  to  vindicate  his  Name, 
Once  more  to  their  deliv'rance  came  ; 
To  make  his  fov'reign  pow'r  be  known, 
That  he  is  God,  and  he  alone. 

9  To  right  and  left,  at  his  command, 
The  parting  deep  difclos'd  her  fand  ; 
Where  firm  and  dry  the  pafTage  lay, 

As  through  fome  parch'd  and  defert  way. 

10  Thus  refcu'd  from  their  foes  they  were, 
Who  clofely  prefs'd  upon  their  rear  ; 

1 1  Whofe  rage  purfu'd  them  to  thofe  waves, 
That  prov'd  the  rafh  purfuers'  graves. 

1 2  The  wat'ry  mountains'  fudden  fall 
O'erwhelm'd  proud  Pharaoh,  hoft  and  all  j 
This  proof  did  ftupid  Ifrael  move 

To  own  God's  truth,  and  praife  his  lovce 

PART     II. 

13  But  foon  thefe  wonderethey  forgot, 
And  for  his  counfel  waited  not ; 

14  But  lufling  in  the  wildernefs, 

Did  him  with  frefh  temptations  prefs. 

15  Strong  food  at  their  requeft  he  fcnt. 
But  made  their  fm  their  punifhment ; 

1 6  Yet  ftill  his  faints  they  did  oppofe. 
The  prieft  and  prophet  whom  he  chofe. 

17  But  earth,  the  quarrel  to  decide. 
Her  vengefuljaws  extending  wide, 
Rafh  Dathan  to  her  centre  drew, 
With  proud  Abiram's  factious  crew. 

18  The  red  of  thofe  who  did  confpire 
To  kindle  wild  fedition's  fire, 
With  all  their  impious  train,  became 
A  prey  to  heav'n's  devouring  flam.e. 

19  Near  Horeb's  mount  a  calf  they  made, 
And  to  the  molten  image  pray'd  ; 

20  Adoring  what  their  hands  did  frame. 
They  chang'd  their  glory  to  their  fliame. 

I   2  21   Their 


134  PSALM     CVL 

21  Their  God  and  Saviour  they  forgot. 
And  all  his  works  in  Egypt  wrought ;     • 

22  His  figns  in  Ham's  ailonifli'd  coaft, 

And  where  proud  Pharaoh's  troops  were  lofL 
2^   Thus  urg'd,  his  vengeful  hand  he  rear'd. 
But  Mofes  in  the  breach  appear'd  ; 
The  faint  did  for  the  rebels  pray, 
And  turn'dheav'n's  kindled  wrath  away. 

24  Yet  they  his  pleafant  land  defpis'd. 
Nor  his  repeated  promife  priz'd, 

25  Nor  did  th'  Almighty's  voice  obey  ; 
But  when  God  faid,  Go  up,  would  flay. 

26  This  feal'd  their  doom,  without  redrefs 
To  perifli  in  the  wildernefs  ; 

27  Or  elfe  to  be  by  heathens'  hands 
O'erthnDWHj  and  fcatter'<l  through  the  laiidso 

PART    ni. 

28  Yet,  unreclaim'd,  this  ftubborn  race 
Baal-Peor's  worfhip  did  embrace  ; 
Became  his  impious  gueHis,  and  fed 
On  facrifices  to  the  dead. 

29  Thus  they  perfifled  to  provoke 
God's  vengeance  to  the  final  llrokc  ; 
'Tis  come — the  deadly  peft  is  comCj, 
To  execute  their  gen'rai  doom. 

30  But  Phineas,  fir'd  v.'ith  holy  rage, 
Th'  Almight}--  vengeance  to  afTuage, 
Did,  by  two  bold  offenders'  fall, 

Th'  atonement  make  that  ranfom'd  all, 

3 1  As  him  a  heav'nly  zeal  had  mov'd. 
So  heav'n  the  zealous  ail:  approv'd  5 
To  him  confirming,  and  his  race, 
The  prieflhood  he  fo  well  did  grace, 

32  At  Meribah  God's  wrath  they  mov'd  ; 
Who  Mofes,  for  their  fakes  reprov'd  ; 

33  Whofe  patient  foul  they  did  provoke. 
Till  rafiily  the  meek  prophet  fpoke. 

34  Nor,  when  poiTefs'd  of  Canaan's  land, 
Did  they  perform  their  Lord's  command. 
Nor  his  com.miffion'd  fword  empioy 

The  guilty  nations  to  deilroy. 
2^  Not  only  fpar'd  the  pagan  crew,- 

But,  mingKng,  leavnt  their  vices  too  ^^---^^ 
36  And  worfliip  to  thofe  idols  paid, 

Which  them  to  fatal  fnares  betray 'd.  ^  ^ 
37,   38  To  devils  they  didfaciifice 

Their  children,  with  relentlefs  eyes; 

Approach'd  their  altars  through  a  flood 

Of  their  own  fons  and  daughters'  blood. 


No 


«35 


PSALM    CVII. 

No  cheaper  viAIms  would  appeafe 
Canaan's  remorfclefs  deities ; 
No  blood  her  idols  reconcile, 
But  that  which  did  the  land  defile. 

PART     IV, 

39  Nor  did  theft  favage  cruelties 
The  harden'd  reprobate  fuffice  ; 
For  after  their  heart's  lufl  they  went, 
And  daily  did  new  crimes  invent. 

40  But  fins  of  fuch  infernal  hue 
God's  wrath  againil:  his  people  drew. 
Till  he,  their  once  indulgent  Lord, 
His  own  inheritance  abhoi'd« 

41  He  them  dcfencelefs  did  expofe, 
To  their  infulting  heathen  foes  ; 
And  made  them  on  the  triumph  wait 
Of  thoie  who  bore  them  greateft  hate. 

42  Nor  thus  his  indignation  ceas'd  ; 
Their  lill  of  tyrants  ftill  increas'd, 

Till  they,  who  God's  mild  fway  dccHn'd, 
Were  made  the  vafials  of  mankind. 

43  Yet  when,  diftrefs'd,  they  did  repent. 
His  anger  did  as  oft  relent ; 

But  freed,  they  did  his  wrath  provoke, 
Renew'd  their  fins,  and  he  their  yoke. 

44  Nor  yet  implacable  he  prov'd. 

Nor  heard  their  wretched  cries  unmov'd  ; 

45  But  did  to  mind  his  promifc  bring. 
And  mercy's  inexhaufted  fpring. 

46  Companion  too  he  did  impart 
Ev'n  to  their  foes'  obdurate  heart ; 
And  pity  for  their  fuff 'rings  bred 
In  thofe  who  them  to  bondage  led. 

47  Still  fave  us,  Lord,  and  Ifrael's  bands. 
Together  bring  from  heathen  lands  ; 
So  to  thy  Name  our  thanks  we'll  raife, 
And  ever  triumph  in  thy  praifc. 

48  Let  Ifrael's  God  be  ever  blefs'd. 
His  Name  eternally  confefs'd  : 
Let  all  his  faints,  with  full  accord, 
Sing  loud  Amens — Praife  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM   cvn. 

I    ''  I  "^  O  God  your  grateful  voices  raife, 

1         who  does  your  daily  Patron  prove  j 
And  let  your  never-ceafing  praife 
attend  on  his  eternal  love. 
2,  3  Let  thofe  give  thanks,  whom  he  from  bands 
of  proud  opprefling  foes  releas'd  ; 

I  4  And 


136  PSALM     CVIL 

And  brought  them  back  from  diftant  lands^  ■ 
from  north  and  fouth,  and  weft  and  eaft. 
4,  5  Through  lonely  defert  ways  they  went, 
nor  could  a  peopled  city  find  ; 

Till  quite  with  thirft  and  hunger  fpent, 
their  fainting  fouls  within  them  pin'd. 

6  Then  foon  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

did  they  their  mournful  cry  addrefs  ; 
Who  gracioufly  vouchfai'd  to  hear, 

And  freed  them  from  their  deep  diftrefs. 

7  From  crooked  paths  he  led  them  forth, 

and  in  the  certain  way  did  guide 
To  wealthy  towns,  of  great  refort, 

where  all  their  wants  v/ere  well  fupplyM. 

8  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

would  God,  for  this  his  goodnefs,  praife  i 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

throughout  the  wond'ring  world  difplays  I 

9  For  he  from  heav'n  the  fad  eftate 

of  longing  fouls  with  pity  views  ; 
To  hungry  fouls,  that  pant  for  meat, 
his  goodnefs  daily  food  renews, 

PART     II. 

10  Some  lie,  with  darknefs  compafs'd  roundg 

in  death's  uncomfortable  fliade, 
And  with  unwieldy  fetters  bound, 

by  preiTmg  cares  more  heavy  made. 
11,12   Becaufe  God's  counfels  they  defy'd, 

and  lightly  priz'd  his  holy  word, 
With  thefe  affliclions  they  were  try'd; 

they  fell,  and  none  could  help  afford. 

13  Then  foon  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

did  they  their  mournful  cry  addrefs  ; 
Who  gracioufly  vouchfaPd  to  hear, 

and  freed  them  from  their  deep  diftrefs, 

14  From  difmal  dungeons,  dark  as  night, 

and  fhades,  as  black  as  death's  abode. 
He  brought  them  forth  to  chearful  light, 
and  welcome  liberty  beftow'd. 

15  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me      -^ 

would  God,  for  this  his  goodnefs,  praife  ; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

throughout  the  wond'ring  world  difplays! 

16  For  he,  with  his  Almighty  hand, 

the  gates  of  brafs  in  pieces  broke  ; 
Nor  could  the  maffy  bars  withftand, 
or  temper'd  fteei  refifl  his  llroke. 

PART 


PSALM     CVII.  i^j 

PART     III. 

;  7   Remorfelefs  wretches,  void  of  fenfe, 
with  bold  tranfgreflions  God  defy  ; 
And,  for  their  multiply'd  offence, 
opprefs'd  with  fore  difeafes  lie. 
3  8  Their  foul,  a  prey  to  pain  and  fear, 
abhors  to  tafte  the  choiceft  meats ; 
And  they  by  faint  degrees  draw  near 
to  death's  inhofpitable  gates. 

19  Then  ftrajght  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

do  they  their  mournful  cry  addrefs  ; 
Who  gracioufly  vouchfafes  to  hear, 

and  frees  them  from  their  deep  diilrefs. 

20  He  all  their  fad  difternpers  heals, 

his  word  both  health  and  fafety  gives  ; 
And,  when  all  human  fuccour  fails, 
from  near  deftruftioa  them  retrieves. 

2 1  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

would  God,  for  this  his  goodnefs,  praife  ; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  v/hich  he 

throughout  the  wond'ring  world  difplays  I 

22  With  off 'rings  let  his  altar  flame, 

whilfl:  they  their  grateful  thanks  exprefs, 
And  with  loud  joy  his  holy  Name, 
for  all  his  a6ts  of  wonder,  blefs. 

P  A  R  T    IV. 

23,  24  They  that  in  fhips,  with  courage  bold, 
o'er  fvvelling  waves  their  trade  purfue. 
Do  God's  amazing  works  behold, 
and  in  the  deep  his  wonders  view. 

25  No  fooner  his  command  is  paft, 

than  forth  the  dreadful  tempcil  flies, 
Which  fweeps  the  fea  with  rapid  hafte, 
and  makes  the  ftormy  billows  rife. 

26  Sometimes  the  fliips,  tofs'd  up  to  heav'n, 

on  tops  of  m.ountain  waves  appear  ; 

Then  down  the  fleep  abyfs  are  driv'n, 

whilil  ev'ry  foul  diffolves  with  fear. 

27  They  reel  and  flagger  to  and  fro, 

like  men  with  fumes  of  wine  opprefs'd  ; 
Nor  do  the  flcilful  feamen  know 

which  Vv^ay  to  lleer,  what  courfe  is  bed. 

28  Then  ftraight  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

they  do  their  m^ournful  cry  addrefs  ; 
Who  gracioufly  vouchfafes  to  hear, 

and  frees  them  from  their  deep  diflrefso 
29,  30  He  does  the  raging  florm  appeafe, 
and  makes  the  billoivs  calm  and  ftill ; 

With 


138  PSALM     CVIIL 

With  joy  they  fee  their  fury  ceafe, 
and  their  intendid  coLirfe  fulfiL 

3 1  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

,  would  God,  for  this  his  goodnefs,  praife  ; 

And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

throughout  the  wond'ring  world  difplays  ! 

32  Let  them,  where  all  the  tribes  refort, 

advance  to  heav'n  his  glorious  Name, 
And  in  the  cider's  fov'reign  court, 
with  one  confent  his  praife  proclaim. 
PART     V. 
^^f  34  A  fruitful  land,  where  fh-eams  abound, 
God's  juft  revenge,  if  people  fin. 
Will  turn  to  dry  and  barren  ground, 
to  puniili  thofe  that  dwell  therein. 
35,  36  The  parch'd  and  defert  heath  he  maket 
to  flow  -with,  ftreams  and  fpringing  wells, 
Which  for  his  lot  the  hungry  takes, 
and  in  ftrong  cities  fafely  dwells. 

3^,38  He  fows  the  field,  the  vineyard  plants, 
which  gratefully  his  toil  repay  ; 
Nor  can,  whilft  God  his  blefling  grants, 
his  fruitful  feed  or  flock  dtcRj. 

39  But  when  his  fins  heav'n's  wrath  provoke, 

his  health  and  fubftance  fade  away  ; 
He  feels  th'  oppreffoi's  galling  yoke, 
and  is  of  grief  the  wretched  prey. 

40  The  prince  that  flights  what  God  commands, 

expos'd  to  fcorn,  mufl  quit  his  throne  ; 
And  over  wild  and  defert  lands, 

where  no  path  offers,  flray.  alone  ; 

41  Whilil  God,  from  all  afflicting  cares, 

fets  up  the  humble  man  on  high. 
And  makes  in  time  his  num'rous  heirs 

with  his  incrcafmg  flocks  to  vie. 
42,  43   Then  fmners  fliallhave  nought  to  fay, 

the  juil  a  decent  joy  fliall  fiiow  ; 
The  wife  thefe  fl:range  events  fliall  weigh, 

and  thence  God's  goodnefs  fully  knowo 

PSALM     CVIIL 

God,  m.y  heart  is  fully  bent 

_         to  magnify  thy  Name  ; 
My  tongue  with  chearful  fongs  of  praife 

Ihall  celebrate  thy  fame. 
Awake,  my  lute  ;  nor  thou,  my  harp, 

thy  warbling  notes  delay  ; 
Whilft  I  with  early  hymns  of  joy 

prevent  the  dawning  day. 


To 


PSALM     CIX.  139 

3  To  all  the  lift'ning  tribes,  O  Lord, 

thy  wonders  I  will  tell, 
And  to  thofe  nations  fing  thy  praife, 
that  round  about  us  dwell ; 

4  Becaufe  thy  mercy's  boundlefs  height 

the  higheftheav'ntranfcends, 
And  far  beyond  th'  afpiring  clouds 

thy  faithful  truth  extends. 
5'  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high 

above  the  ftarry  frame  ; 
And  let  the  world,  with  one  confent, 

confefs  thy  glorious  Name.  "^ 

6  That  all  thy  chofen  people  thee 

their  Saviour  may  declare  ; 
Let  thy  right-hand  proteft  me  ftill, 
and  anfwer  thou  my  prayV. 

7  Since  God  himfelf  hath  faid  the  word, 

whofe  promife  cannot  fail, 
With  joy  I  Sechem  will  divide, 
and  meafure  Succoth's  vale„ 

8  Gilead  is  mine,  ManafTeh  too, 

and  Ephraim  owns  my  caufe  ; 
Their  ftrength  my  regal  pow'r  fupports, 
and  Judah  gives  my  laws. 

9  Moab  I'll  make  my  fervile  drudge, 

on  vanquifli'd  Edom  tread  ; 
And  through  the  proud  Phililline  lands 
my  conq'ring  banners  fpread. 

10  By  whofe  fupport  and  aid  fhall  I 

their  well-fenc'd  city  gain  ? 
Who  will  my  troops  fecurely  lead 
through  Edom's  guarded  plain  P 

1 1  Lord,  wilt  not  thou  afTift  our  arms, 

which  late  thou  did  ft  forfake  ? 
And  wilt  not  thou  of  thcfe  our  hofls 
once  more  the  guidance  take  ? 

1 2  O  to  thy  fervant  in  diftref^ 

thy  fpeedy  fuccour  fend  ; 
For  vain  it  is  on  human  aid 
for  fafety  to  depend. 

1 3  Then  valiant  ads  (hall  we  perform, 

if  thou  thy  pow'r  difclofe  ; 
For  God  it  is,  and  God  alone, 
that  treads  down  ail  our  foes. 

PSALM     CIX. 

God,  whofe  former  mercies  make 
rny  conRant  praife  thy  due. 
Hold  not  thy  peace,  but  my  f^d  ftate 
with  wonted  favour  vievv- : 

2  For 


I40  PSALM     CIX. 

2  Forfinful  men,  with  lying  lips, 

deceitful  fpeeches  frame, 
And  with  their  ftudy'd  flanders  feek 
to  wound  my  fpotlefs  fame. 

3  Their  reftlefs  hatred  prompts  them  ftill 

maHcious  lies  to  fpread  ; 
And  all  againft  my  life  combine, 
by  caufelefs  fury  led. 

4  Thofe  whom  with  tend'refl:  love  I  us'd, 

my  chief  oppofers  are  ; 
Whilfl:  I,  of  other  friends  bereft, 
refort  to  thee  by  pray'r. 

5  Since  mifchlef,  for  the  good  I  did, 

their  ftrange  reward  does  prove. 
And  hatred's  the  return  they  make 
for  undiffembled  love. 

6  Their  guilty  leaders  fliallbe  m.ade 

to  fome  ill  man  a  flave  ; 
And,  when  he's  try'd,  his  mortal  foe 
for  his  accufer  have. 

7  His  guilt,  when  fentence  is  pronoune'd, 

(hall  meet  a  dreadful  fate, 
Whilft  his  rejefted  pray'r  but  ferves 
his  crimes  to  aggravate. 

8  He,  fnatch'd  by  fom.e  untimely  fate, 

fha'n't  Hve  out  half  his  days  ; 
Another,  by  divine  decree, 

fliail  on  his  office  feize. 
9,    10  His  feed  fliall  orphans  be,  his  wife 

a  widow  plung'd  in  grief; 
His  vagrant  children  beg  their  bread, 

where  none  can  give  relief. 

1 1  His  ill-got  riches  fliall  be  made 

to  ufurers  a  prey  ; 
The  fruit  of  all  his  toil  fhallbe 
by  ftrangers  borne  away, 

1 2  None  fnall  be  found  that  to  his  wants 

their  mercy  will  extend, 

Or  to  his  helplefs  orphan  feed 

the  leaft  afliftance  lend. 

13  A  fwift  deftruftion  foon  fliall  feize 

on  his  unhappy  race  ; 
And  the  next  age  his  hated  name 
fliall  utterly  deface. 

14  The  vengeance  of  his  father's  fins 

upon  his  head  fliall  fall ; 
God  on  his  mothers  crimes  fliall  think, 
and  punifli  him  for  all. 


All 


P  S  A  L  M     CIX.  141 

15  Allthefe,  in  horrid  order  rank'd, 

before  the  Lord  {hall  {land, 

Till  his  fierce  anger  quite  cuts  off 

their  mem'ry  from  the  land. 

PART     II. 

1 6  Becaufe  he  never  mercy  (hovvM, 

but  itill  the  poor  opprefs'd  ; 
And  fought  to  flay  the  helplefs  man, 

with  heavy  woes  diftrefs'd. 
I  7   Therefore  the  curfe  he  lov'd  to  vent 

fhall  his  own  portion  prove  ; 
And  blefhng  which  he  itill  abhorr'd, 

riiall  far  from  him  remove. 

1 8  Since  he  in  curfing  took  fuch  pride, 

like  water  it  fliall  fpread, 
Through  all  his  veins,  and  ftick  like  oil, 
with  which  his  bones  are  fed. 

19  This,  like  a  poifon'd  robe,  fhall  Hill 

his  conftant  covering  be. 
Or  an  envenom'd  belt,   from  which 
he  never  fliall  be  free. 

20  Thus  fhall  the  Lord  reward  all  thofe 

that  ill  to  me  defign  ; 
That  with  malicous  falfe  reports 
againft  my  life  combine. 

2 1  But  for  thy  glorious  Name,   O  God, 

do  thou  deliver  me; 
And  for  thy  plenteous  mercy's  fake, 
preferve  and  fet  me  free. 

22  For  I,  to  utmofl  ftraits  reduc'd, 

am  void  of  all  relief ; 
My  heart  is  wounded  with  diftrefs, 
and  quite  pierc'd  through  with  grief. 

23  I,  like  an  ev'ning  fhade,  decline, 

which  vaniflies  apace  ; 
Like  locufts,  up  and  down  I'm  tofs'd, 
and  have  no  certain  place. 
24,  25  My  knees  with  fafting  are  grown  weak, 
my  body  lank  and  lean  ; 
All  that  behold  me  fhake  their  heads, 
and  treat  me  with  difdain. 
26,   27   But  for  thy  mercy's  fake,  O  Lord, 
do  thou  my  foes  withfland  ; 
That  all  may  fee  'tis  thy  own  aft, 
the  work  of  thy  rignt-hand. 
28  Then  let  them  curfe,  fo  thou  but  blefs  ; 
let  fhame  the  portion  be 
Of  all  that  my  deflruftion  feek, 
while  I  rejoice  in  thee. 

29  My 


142  P  S  A  L  M    CX,  CXL 

29  My  foe  fhail  with  difgrace  be  cloatli'd  ; 

and,  fpite  of  all  his  pride, 

His  own  confufion,  like  a  cloak, 

the  guilty  wretch  fhall  hide. 

30  But  I  to  God,  in  grateful  thanks, 

my  chearful  voice  will  raife  ; 
And  where  the  great  alTembly  meets, 
fet  forth  his  noble  praife. 

3 1  For  him  the  poor  fhall  always  find 

their  fure  and  conflant  friend  ; 
And  he  fhall  from  unrighteous  dooms 
their  guiltlefs  fouls  defend. 

PSALM    ex. 

1  »^  j  ^  HE   Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  fpake, 

I       "  Till  I  thy  foes  thy  footftool  make,, 

2  "  lit  thou,  in  ilate,  at  my  right-hand  : 
"  Supreme  in  Sion  thou  fhaltbe, 

"  And  all  thy  proud  oppofers  fee 
"  fubje<?led  to  thy  jufl  command. 

3  "  Thee,  in  thy  pow'r's  triumphant  day, 
"  The  wiUing  nations  fhall  obey  : 

"  and,  when  thy  rifmg  beams  they  view$ 
"  Shall  all,  redeemed  from  error's  night, 
"  Appear  as  numbeilefs  and  bright 

"  as  cryflal  drops  of  morning  dew." 

4  The  Lord  hath  fworn,  nor  fworn  in  valn^ 
That,  like  Melchifedech's,  thy  reign 

and  prieithood  fhall  no  period  know  : 

5  No  proud  competitor  to  fit 

At  thy  right-hand  will  he  permit, 

but  in  his  wrath  crown'd  heads  o'erthrow. 

6  The  fentenc'd  heathen  he  fhall  flay. 
And  fill  with  carcafes  his  way, 

till  he  hath  ftruck  earth's  tyrants  dead  ; 

7  But  in  the  high-way  brooks  fhall  firfl. 
Like  a  poor  pilgrim,  flake  his  thirft, 

and  then  in  triumph  raife  his  head. 
PSALM    CXL 

1  "¥3  Raife  ye  the  Lord  ;  our  God  to  praife 

M       My  foul  her  utmofl  pow'rs  fhall  raife  ; 
With  private  friends,  and  in  the  throng 
Of  faints,  his  praife  fhali  be  my  fong. 

2  His  works,  for  greatnefs  though  renowned. 
His  wond'rous  works  with  eafe  are  found 
By  thofe  who  feek  for  them  aright, 

And  in  the  pious  fearch  delight. 
5  His  works  are  all  of  matchlefs  fame, 
And  univerfal  glory  claim  : 


His 


PSALM     CXII.  143 

His  truth,  confirm'd  through  ages  paft, 
Shall  to  eternal  ages  laft. 

4  By  precepts  he  hath  us  enjcinM, 

To  ke::;p  his  wond'rous  works  in  mind  ; 

And  to  pofterity  record, 

That  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord. 

5  His  bounty,  like  a  flowing  tide, 
Has  all  his  fervants'  wants  fupplyM  ', 
And  he  will  ever  keep  in  mind 

His  cov'cant  with  our  fathers  lign'd= 

6  At  once  aftonifli'd  and  o'erjoy'd, 
They  faw  his  matchlefs  pow'r  employed, 
Whereby  the  heathen  were  fupprefs'd, 
And  we  their  heritage  pofTefs'd. 

7  Juft  are  the  dealings  of  his  hands, 
Immutable  are  his  commands, 

8  By  truth  and  equity  fuftain'd. 
And  for  eternal  rules  ordain'd. 

9  He  fet  his  faints  from  bondage  free, 
And  then  eilabliih'd  his  decree, 
For  ever  to  remain  the  fame  : 
Holy  and  rev'rend  is  his  Name. 

10  Who  wifdom*s  facred  prize  would  win, 
Mud  with  the  fear  of  God  begin  : 
Immortal  praife  and  heav'nly  f]<:ill 
Have  they  who  know  and  do  his  will. 

PSALM    CXIL 

HALLELUJAH. 

1  f  I  '^HAT  man  is  bleft  who  ftands  in  awe 

J^      Of  God,  and  loves  his  facred  law  ; 

2  His  feed  on  earth  fhall  be  renown'd, 
And  with  fucceflive  honours  crown'd. 

3  His  houfe,  the  feat  of  wealth,  fhall  be 
An  inexhaulted  treafury ; 

His  juftice,  free  from  all  decay, 
Shall  bleffings  to  his  heirs  convey. 

4  The  foul  that's  fill'd  with  virtue's  light 
Shines  brighteft  in  afRidion's  night ; 
To  pity  the  diftrefs'd  inclin'd. 

As  well  as  juft  to  all  mankind. 

5  His  lib'ral  favours  he  extends. 

To  fome  he  gives,  to  others  lends  ; 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs, 
He  faves  by  prudence  in  affaii-s. 

6  Befet  with  threat'ning  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd  fliall  he  maintain  his  ground  : 
The  fvveet  remembrance  of  the  juft 
Shall  flourifti  when  he  fleeps  in  duft, 

7   III 


144  PSA  L  M     CXIII,  CXIV. 

7  111  tidings  nev^er  can  furprife 

His  heart,  that,  fix'd,  on  God  relies : 

8  On  fafety's  rock  he  fits  and  fees 
The  fhipvvrcck  of  his  enemies- 

9.  Hi3  hands,  while  they  his  alms  beftow'd. 
His  glory's  future  harveft  fow'd, 
Whence  he  (hall  reap  wealth,  fame,  renown, 
A  temporal  and  eternal  crown. 

10  The  wicked  fhali  his  triumph  fee, 
And  gnai'h  theii- teeth  in  agony  ; 
While  their  unrighteous  hopes  decay, 
And  vanifh  with  themfelves  away. 

_  PSALM     CXIII. 

i    VT"-^  faints  and  fervants  of  the  Lord, 
i        The  triumphs  of  his  Name  record  ^ 

2  his  facred  Name  for  ever  blefs  : 

3  Where'er  the  circling  fun  difplays 
Kis  rifmg  beams  or  fctting  rays, 

due  praife  to  his  great  Name  addrefij. 

4  God  through  the  world  extends  his  fway  ; 
The  regions  of  eternal  day 

but  fnadows  of  his  glory  are  : 

5  With  him  whofe  majeily  excels, 

Who  made  the  hcav*n  in  which  he  dwells, 
let  no  created  pow'r  compare. 

6  Though  'tis  beneath  his  ftate  to  view 
In  hipfheft  heav'n  what  ans^els  do, 

yet  he  to  earth  vouchfafes  his  care  : 
He  takes  the  needy  from  his  cell. 
Advancing  him  in  courts  to  dwell, 

companion  to  the  greatelt  there. 

7  When  childlefs  families  defpair, 
He  fends  the  blellino;  of  an  heir, 

to  refcue  their  expiring  name  ; 
Makes  her  that  barren  was  to  bear. 
And  joyfully  her  fruit  to  rear  : 

O  then  extol  his  matchlefs  fame  I 

PSALM     CXIV. 

1  ^XTHENIfraelbyth' Almighty  led, 

V  V       enrich'd  with  their  oppreflbrs'  fpoii. 
From  Eg}-pt  march'd,  and  Jacob's  feed 
from  bondage  in  a  foreign  foil ; 

2  Jehovah,  for  his  refidence, 

chofe  out  imperial  Judah's  tent, 
His  manfion  roval,  and  from  thence 
through  Ifrael's  camp  his  orders  fent. 

3  The  diftant  fea  with  terror  faw, 

and  from  the  Almighty's  prefenc^  fled  ; 


Old 


PSALM    CXV.  145 

Old  Jordan's  ftreams,  furprisM  with  awe, 
retreated  to  their  fountain's  head. 

4  The  taller  mountains  fldpp'd  like  rams, 

when  danger  near  the  fold  they  hear  ; 
The  hills  fliipp'd  after  them  like  lambs 
affrighted  by  their  leader's  fear. 

5  O  fea  !  what  made  your  tide  withdraw^ 

and  naked  leave  your  oozy  bed  ? 
Why,  Jordan,  againft  nature's  law, 
recoild'ft  thou  to  thy  fountain's  head  ? 

6  Why,  mountains,  did  ye  flfj'p  like  rams, 

when  danger  does  approach  the  fold  ? 
Why  after  you  the  hills,  like  lambs 
when  they  their  leader's  flight  behold  ? 

7  Earth,  tremble  on  ;  well  may 'ft  thou  fear 

thy  Lord  and  Maker's  face  to  fee  ; 
W"hen  Jacob's  awful  God  draws  near, 

'tis  time  for  earth  and  feas  to  flee. 
S  To  flee  from  God,  who  nature's  law 

confirms  and  cancels  at  his  will ; 
Who  iprings  from  flinty  rocks  can  draw, 

and  thirfty  vales  with  water  fill. 

PSALM     CXV. 

1  T     ORD,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  fiiare, 

1-  J     but  to  thy  facred  Name 
Give  glory,  for  thy  mercy's  fake, 
and  truth's  eternal  fame. 

2  Why  fliould  the  heathen  cry,  Where's  now 

the  God  whom  we  adore  ? 

3  Convince  them  that  in  heav'n  thou  art, 

and  unconlroul'd  thy  pow'r. 

4  Their  gods  but  gold  and  filver  are, 

the  works  of  mortal  hands  ; 

5  With  fpeechlefs  mouth  and  fightlefs  eyes 

the  molten  idol  fl:ands. 

6  The  pageant  has  both  ears  and  nofe, 

but  neither  hears  nor  fmells  ; 

7  Its  hands  and  feet  nor  feel  nor  move  ; 

no  life  within  it  dwells. 

8  Such  fenfelefs  fl:ocks  they  are,  that  wc 
'       can  nothing  like  them  find, 

But  thofe  who  on  their  help  rely, 
and  them  for  gods  defign'd. 

9  O  Ifrael,  make  the  Lord  your  truft, 

who  is  your  help  and  fliield  ; 
!0  Priefts,  Levites,  truft  in  him  alon^, 
who  only  help  can  yield. 

K  II   Let 


146  PSALM     CXVL 

1 1   Let  all  who  truly  fear  the  Lord, 
on  him  they  fear  rely  j 
Who  them  in  danger  can  defend, 
and  all  their  wants  fupply. 
iz,   13   Of  us  he  oft  has  mindful  been,  ~ 
and  Ifrael's  houfe  will  blefs  ; 
Priefts,  Levites,  profelytes,  ev'n  all 
who  his  great  Name  confefs. 

14  On  you,  and  on  your  heirs,  he  will 

increafe  of  bleflings  bring  ; 

15  Thrice  happy  you,  who  fav'rites  are 

of  this  Almighty  King  ! 

16  Heav'n's  higheft  orb  of  glory  he 

his  empire's  feat  defign'd  ; 
And  gave  this  lower  globe  of  earth 
a  portion  to  mankind. 

17  They  who  in  death  and  filencc  lleep, 

to  him  no  praife  afford  ; 

18  But  we  will  blefs  for  evermore 

our  ever-living  Lord. 

PSALM     CXVL 

1  1\/|'Y  foul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love 
_i.Vi      entirely  is  poffeft, 

Becaufe  the  Lord  vouchfaPd  to  hear 
the  voice  of  my  requeft. 

2  Since  he  has  now  his  ear  inclin'd, 

I  never  will  defpair  ; 
But  ftill  in  all 'the  ftraits  of  Hfe 
to  him  addrefs  my  pray'r. 

3  With  deadly  forrows  compafs'd  round, 

with  pains  of  hell  opprefs'd  ; 
When  trouble  feiz'd  my  aching  heart, 
and  anguifh  rack'd  my  breaft  ; 

4  On  God's  Almighty  Name  I  call'd, 

and  thus  to  him  I  pray'd, 
**  Lord,  I  befeech  thee,  fave  my  foul, 

"  with  forrow  quite  difmay'd.'* 
5,  6  Howjuil  and  merciful  is  God  ! 

how  gracious  is  the  Lord  ! 
Who  faves  the  harmlefs,  and  to  me 

does  timely  help  afford. 

7  Then,  free  from  penfive  cares,  my  foul, 

refume  thy  wonted  reft  ; 
For  God  has  wond'roufly  to  thee 
his  bounteous  love  expreft. 

8  When  death  alarm'd  me,  he  remov'd 

m.y  dangers  and  my  fears  ; 
My  feet  from  falling  he  fecur'd, 
and  dry'd  my  eyes  from  tears. 

9  Therefore 


PSALM    CXVII,  CXVIII.  147 

9  Therefore  my  life's  remaining  years, 
which  God  to  me  (hall  lend, 
Will  I  in  praifes  to  his  Name, 
and  in  his  ftjrvice  fpend. 
10,   II   In  God. I  trurted,  and  of  him 
in  greateft  ftraits  did  boaft  ; 
For  in  my  flight  all  hopes  of  aid 
from  faichlefs  men  were  loft. 
12,    13   Then  what  return  to  him  fhall  I 
for  all  his  goodnefs  make  ? 
I'll  praife  his  Name,  and  with  glad  zeal 
the  cup  of  blefljng  take. 
14,    15   I'll  pay  my  vows  among  his  faints, 
whofe  blood,  howe'e.r  defpis'd 
By  wicked  men,  in  God's  account 
is  always  highly  priz'd. 
26  By  various  ties,  O  Lord,  muft  I 
to  thy  dominion  bow  ; 
Thy  humble  handmaid's  fon  before^ 
thy  ranfom'd  captive  now  ! 
17,   18  To  thee  I'll  ofF'iings  bring  of  praife  ; 
and,  whilft  I  blefs  thy  Name, 
The  jufl:  performance  of  my  vows 
to  all  thy  faints  proclaim. 
59  They  in  Jeiufalem.  fhall  meet, 
and  in  thy  houfe  fliall  join, 
To  blefs  thy  Name  with  one  confent, 
and  mix  their  fongs  with  mine. 

PSALM     CXVII, 

1  XTTlTHchearful  notes  let  all  the  earth 

V  V        to  heav'n  their  voices  raife  j 
Let  all,  infpir'd  with  godly  mirth, 
fing  folemn  hymns  of  praife. 

2  God's  tender  m^rcy  knows  no  boundp 

his  truth  fhall  ne'er  decay  ; 
Then  let  the  willing  nations  round 
their  grateful  tribute  pay. 

P  S  A  L  M     CXVIIL 

i,  2    /^    Praife  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good, 
V_^      his  mercies  ne'er  decay  ; 
That  his  kind  favours  ever  laft, 
let  thankful  Ifrael  fay. 
3,  4  Their  fenfe  of  his  eternal  love 
let  Aaron's  houfe  exprefs  ; 
And  that  it  never  fails,  let  all 
that  fear  the  Lord  confefs. 
5  To  God  I  made  my  humble  moanj, 
v,'ith  troubles  quite  opprefl  5 

K  2  And 


148  PSALM    CXVm. 

And  he  releas'd  me  from  my  ftraits, 
and  granted  my  requeft. 

6  Since  therefore  God  does  on  my  fide 

fo  gracioufly  appear. 
Why  fliould  the  vain  attempts  of  men 
poiTefs  my  foul  with  fear  ? 

7  Since  God  with  thofe  thataid  my  caufe 

vouchfafes  my  part  to  take, 
To  all  my  fees  I  need  not  doubt 
ajuil  return  to  make. 

o,  9  For  better  'tis  to  truft  in  God, 
and  have  the  Lord  our  friend. 
Than  on  the  greatell  human  pow'r, 
for  fafety  to  depend. 
10,  II   Though  m^any  nations,  clofely  leagu'd, 
did  oft  befet  me  round  ; 
Yet,  by  his  boundlefs  pow'r  fullain'd 
I  did  their  ftrength  confound. 

1 2  They  fwarm'd  like  bees,  and  yet  their  rage 

was  but  a  fhort-liv'd  blaze  ; 
For  whilft  on  God  I  ftill  rdy'd, 
I  vanquifh'd  them  with  eafe. 

1 3  When  all  united  prefs'd  me  hard, 

in  hopes  to  make  me  fall, 
The  Lord  vouchfaf 'd  to  take  my  part, 
and  fave  me  from,  them  all. 

14  The  honour  of  my  ftrange  efcape 

to  him  alone  belongs  ; 
He  is  my  Saviour  and  my  ftrength, 
he  only  claims  my  fongs.  '    . 

15  Joy  fills  the  dwelling  of  the  juft, 

whom  God  has  fav'd  from  harm  ; 
For  wond'rous  things  are  brought  to  pafs 
by  his  Almighty  arm. 

16  He,  by  his  own  refiftlefs  pow'r, 

has  endlefs  honour  won  ; 
The  faving  ftrength  of  his  right-hand 
amazing  works  has  done. 

1 7  God  will  not  fufTer  me  to  fall, 

but  ftill  prolongs  my  days  ; 
That,  by  declaring  all  his  works, 
I  may  advance  his  praife. 

1 8  When  God  had  forely  me  chaftis'd 

till  quite  of  hopes  bereav'd, 
His  mercy  from  the  gates  of  death 
my  fainting  life  reprieved. 

19  Then  open  wide  the  temple  gates, 

to  which  the  jull  repair, 

That 


PSALM     CXIX.  149 

That  I  may  enter  in  and  praife 
my  great  Deliverer  there. 
20,  2 1   Within  thofe  gates  of  God's  abode, 
to  which  the  righteous  prefs, 
Since  thou  haft  heard,  and  fet  me  fafe, 
thy  holy  Name  I'll  blcfs. 
22,  23  That  which  the  builders  once  refused, 
is  now  the  corner  ftone  ; 
This  is  the  wondVous  work  of  God, 
the  work  of  God  alone. 
24,  25  This  day  is  God's  ;  let  all  the  land 
exalt  their  chearful  voice  ; 
Lord,  we  befeech  thee,  favc  us  now, 
and  make  us  ftill  rejoice. 

26  Him  that  approaches  in  God's  Name 

let  all  the  alTembly  blefs ; 
*'  We  that  belong  to  God's  own  houfc 
"  have  wilh'd  you  good  fuccefs." 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  through  whom  we  all 

both  light  and  comfort  find  ; 
Fail  to  the  altar's  horn,  with  cords, 
the  chofen  vifbim  bind. 

28  Thou  art  my  Lord,  O  God,  and  ftill 

I'll  praife  thy  holy  Name  ; 
Becaufe  thou  only  art  my  God, 
I'll  celebrate  thy  fame. 

29  O  then  with  me  give  thanks  to  God, 

who  ftill  does  gracious  prove  ; 
And  let  the  tribute  of  our  praife 
be  endlefs  as  his  love. 

PSALM    CXIX. 

A  L  E  P  H. 

1  T  T  O W  blefs'd  are  they,  who  always  keep 
X  A      the  pure  and  perfeft  way  ! 

Who  never  from  the  facred  paths 
of  God's  commandments  ftray  ! 

2  How  blefs'd,  who  to  his  righteous  laws 

have  ftill  obedient  been  ! 
And  have  with  fervent  humble  zeal 
his  favour  fought  to  v/in  ! 

3  Such  men  their  utmoft  caution  ufe 

to  fhun  each  wicked  deed  ; 

But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 

with  conftant  care  proceed. 

4  Thou  ftridly  haft  enjoin'd  us,  Lord, 

to  learn  thy  facred  will ; 
And  all  our  diligence  employ 
thy  ftatutes  to  fulfil. 

K  3  5  O  then 


150  PSALM    CXIX. 

5  0  then  that  thy  moft  holy  will 

might  o*er  my  ways  prcfide, 
And  I  the  courfe  of  all  my  life 
by  thy  dire6^ion  guide  ! 

6  Then  with  affurance  fhould  I  walk, 

from  all  confnfion  free  ; 
ConvincM,  with  joy,  that  all  my  ways 
with  thy  commands  agree. 

7  My  uptight  heart  fhall  my  glad  mouth 

with  chearful  praifes  fill ; 
When,  by  thy  righteous  judgments  taught^ 
I  fliall  have  learnt  thy  will. 
3  So  to  thy  facred  laws  fhall  I 
all  due  obfervance  pay  ; 
O  then  forfake  me  not,  my  God, 
nor  cafl  me  quite  away. 
BETH. 

9  How  fliall  the  young  preferve  their  ways 

from  all  pollution  free  ? 
By  making  ftill  their  courfe  of  life 
with  thy  commands  agree. 

10  With  hearty  zeal  for  thee  I  feek, 

to  thee  for  fuccour  pray  j 
O  fufFer  not  my  carelefs  fleps 
from  thy  right  paths  to  ftray. 

11  Safe  in  my  heart,  and  clofelyhid, 

thy  word,  my  treafure,  lies  ; 
To  iuccour  me  with  timely  aid, 
when  finful  thoughts  arife. 

12  Secured  by  that,  my  grateful  foul 

fhall  ever  blefs  thy  Name  ; 
O  teach  me  then  by  thy  juft  laws 
my  future  life  to  frame. 

13  My  lips,  unlock'd  by  pious  zeal, 

to  others  have  declar'd 
How  well  the  judgments  of  thy  mouth 
deferve  our  beft  regard. 

14  Whilft  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 

more  foHd  joy  I  found, 
Than  had  I  been  with  vaft  increafe 
of  envy'd  riches  crown'd. 

15  Therefore  thy  juft  and  upright  laws, 

fliall  always  fill  my  mind  ; 
And  thofe  found  rules  which  thou  prefcrib'ftj 
all  due  refpeft  fliall  find. 

16  To  keep  thy  ftatutes  undefac'd 

fl"iall  be  my  conftant  joy  ; 
The  fl:ri£l  remembrance  of  thy  word 
flaall  all  my  thoughts  employ. 

GIMEL, 


P  SAL  M    CXIX.    •  r£t 

G  I  M  E  L. 

J  7  Be  gracious  to  thy  fervant,  Lord, 
do  thou  my  life  defend, 
That  I,  according  to  thy  word, 
my  future  time  may  fpend. 
J  8  Enlighten  both  my  eyes  and  mind," 
that  fo  I  may  difcern 
The  wond*rous  works  which  they  behold, 
who  thy  jull  precepts  learn. 

19  Though,  like  a  ftranger  in  the  land, 

from  place  to  place  I  ftray, 
Thy  righteous  judgments  from  my  fight 
remove  not  thou  away. 

20  My  fainting  foul  is  almofl  pinMj 

with  earneft  longing  fpent, 
Whilfl  always  on  the  eager  fearch 
of  thy  juft  will  intent. 

21  Thy  fliarp  rebuke  fhall  crufh  the  proud, 

whom  ftill  thy  curfe  purfues  ; 
Since  they  to  walk  in  thy  right  ways 
prefumptuoufly  refufe. 

22  But  far  from  me  do  thou,  O  Lord, 

contempt  and  (hame  remove  ; 
For  I  thy  facred  laws  affe6l 
with  undiffembled  love. 

23  Though  princes  oft,  in  council  met, 

againft  thy  fervant  fpake  ; 
Yet  I  thy  ftatutes  to  obferve 
my  conftant  bus'nefs  make. 

24  For  thy  commands  have  always  been 

my  comfort  and  delight ; 
By  them  I  learn,  with  prudent  care 
to  guide  my  fteps  aright. 

DA  L  E  r  H. 

25  My  foul,  opprefs'd  with  deadly  care, 

clafe  to  the  duft  does  cleave  ; 
Revive  me.  Lord,  and  let  me  now 
thy  promis'd  aid  receive. 

26  To  thee  I  ftill  declar'd  my  ways, 

and  thou  inclind'ft  thine  ear ; 
O  teach  me  then  my  future  life 
by  thy  juft  laws  to  fteer. 

27  If  thou  wilt  make  me  know  thy  laws, 

and  by  their  guidance  walk. 
The  wondVous  works  which  thou  haft  done 
(hall  be  my  conftant  talk. 

28  But  fee,  my  foul  within  me  finks, 

>        prefs'd  down  with  weighty  care  ; 


152  PSALM    CXIXo 

Do  tKoii,  according  to  thy  word, 
my  wafted  ftrength  repair. 

29  Far,  far  from  me  be  all  falfe  ways 

and  lying  arts  remov'd  ; 
But  kindly  grant  I  ftill  may  keep 
the  path  by  thee  approv'd. 

30  Thy  faithful  ways,  thou  God  of  truths, 

my  happy  choice  I've  made  ; 
Thy  judgments,  as  my  rule  of  life, 
before  me  always  laid. 

3 1  My  care  has  been  to  make  my  life 

with  thy  commands  agree  ; 
O  then  preferve  thy  fervant,  Lord, 
from  fhame  and  ruin  free. 

32  So  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 

fhall  I  with  pleafure  run, 
And,  with  a  heart  enlarged  with  joy^ 
fuccefsfully  go  on. 

H  E. 

33  Inftrudt  me  in  thy  ftatutes.  Lord, 

thy  righteous  paths  difplay  ; 
And  I  from  them,  through  all  my  lifcy 
will  never  go  aftray. 

34  If  thou  true  wifdom  from  above 

wilt  gracioufly  impart, 
To  keep  thy  perfett  laws  I  will 
devote  m.y  zealous  heart. 

35  Dire£l  me  in  the  facred  way* 

to  which  thy  precepts  lead  ; 

Becaufe  my  chief  delight  has  been 

thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

36  Do  thou  to  thy  moft  juft  commands 

incline  my  willing  heart ; 
Let  no  defire  of  worldly  wealth 
from  thee  my  thoughts  divert. 

37  From  thofe  vain  objeds  turn  my  eyes^ 

which  this  falfe  world  difpiays  ; 
But  give  me  lively  pow'r  and  flrengtl^ 
to  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 

38  Confirm  the  promife  which  thou  mad^'flj 

and  give  thy  fervant  aid. 
Who  to  tranfgrefs  thy  facred  laws 
is  awfully  afraid. 

39  The  foul  difgrace  I  juilly  fear, 

In  mercy,  Lord,  remove  ; 
For  all  the  judgments  thou  ordain'ft 
are  full  of  grace  and  love. 

40  Thou  know'ft  how  after  thy  commands, 

my  longing  heart  does  pant ; 

O  then 


PSALM     CXIX,  153 

O  then  make  hafte  to  ralfe  me  up, 
and  promis'd  fuccour  grant. 
VA  U, 
^l  Thy  conftant  bleffing,  Lord^beftow, 
to  cheer  my  drooping  heart  ; 
To  me,  according  to  thy  word, 
thy  faving  health  impart. 

42  So  (hall  I,  when  my  foes  upbraid, 

this  ready  anfwer  make  ; 
**  In  God  I  trult,  who  never  will 
*'  his  faitliful  promife  break." 

43  Then  let  not  quite  the  word  of  truth 

be  from  my  mouth  removed; 
Since  ftiil  my  ground  of  (ledfaft  hope 
thy  juft  decrees  have  provM. 

44  So  I  to  keep  thy  righteous  laws 

will  all  my  ftudy  bend  ; 
From  age  to  age  my  time  to  come 
in  their  obfervance  fpend. 

45  E'er  long  I  truft  to  walk  at  large, 

from  all  incumbrance  free  ; 

Since  I  refolve  to  make  my  life 

with  thy  commands  agree. 

46  Thy  laws  fhall  be  my  conftant  talk; 

and  princes  fhall  attend, 
Whild  I  the  juftice  of  thy  ways 
with  confidence  defend. 

47  My  longing  heart  and  ravifh'd  foul 

fliall  both  o'erflow  with  joy, 
When  in  thy  lov'd  commandments  I 
my  happy  hours  employ. 

48  Then  will  I  to  thy  juft  decrees 

lift  up  my  willing  hands ; 
My  care  and  bus'nefs  then  fhall  be 
to  ftudy  thy  commands. 

'   ZAIN. 

49  According  to  thy  promis'd  grace, 

thy  favour,  Lord,  extend  ; 
Make  good  to  me  the  word  on  which 
thy  fervant's  hopes  depend. 

50  That  only  comfort  in  diftrefs 

did  all  my  griefs  controul ; 
Thy  word,  when  troubles  hemm'd  me  round, 
reviv'd  my  fainting  foul. 

51  Infulting  foes  did  proudly  mock, 

and  all  my  hopes  deride  ; 
Yet  from  thy  law  not  all  their  feoffs 
could  make  me  turn  afide. 

52  Thy 


154  PSALM    CXIX, 

52  Thy  judgments  then,  of  ancient  date, 
I  quickly  call'd  to  mind, 
Till,  ravifh'd  with  fuch  thoughts,  my  foul 
did  fpeedy  comfort  find. 
^^   Sometimes  I  iland  amaz'd,  like  one 
with  deadly  horror  llruck, 
To  think  how  all  my  finful  foes 
have  thy  juft  laws  forfook. 

54  But  I  thy  ilatutes  and  decrees 

my  chearful  anthems  made  : 
Whilfl:  through  ftrange  lands  and  defert  wilds 
I  like  a  pilgrim  flray'd. 

55  Thy  Name,  that  cheered  my  heart  by  day, 

has  fill'd  my  thoughts  by  night : 
I  then  refolv'd  by  thy  juft  laws 

to  guide  my  fteps  aright. 
1^6  That  peace  of  mind,  which  has  my  Jbul 

in  deep  diftrefs  fuftain'd, 
By  ftrift  obedience  to  thy  will 

I  happily  obtained. 

57  O  Lord,  my  God,  my  portion  thou 

and  fure  poflfeflion  art ; 

Thy  words  I  ftedfaftly  refolve 

to  treafure  in  my  heart. 

58  With  all  the  ftrength  of  warm  defire 

J  did  thy  grace  Implore  j 
Difclofe,  according  to  thy  vi^ord, 
thy  mercy's  boundlefs  ftore. 

59  With  due  refiedlion  and  ftrl(fl  eare 

on  all  my  ways  I  thought ; 
And  fo,  reclaim'd  to  thy  juft  pathsy 
my  wand'ring  fteps  I  brought. 

60  I  loft  no  time,  but  made  great  hafte, 

refolv'd,  without  delay, 
To  watch,  that  I  might  never  more 
from  thy  commandments  ftray. 

61  Though  num'rous  troops  of  finful  men 

to  rob  me  have  combin'd, 
Yet  I  thy  pure  and  righteous  laws 
have  ever  kept  in  mind. 

62  In  dead  of  night  I  will  arife 

to  fing  thy  folemn  praife  ; 
Convinc'd  how  much  I  always  ought 
to  love  thy  righteous  ways. 
6^  To  fuch  as  fear  thy  holy  Name 
myfelf  I  clofely  join  ; 
To  all  who  their  obedient  wilU 
to  thy  commands  refign. 

64  O'er 


PSALM    CXIX.  155 

64  O'er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 

abundantly  is  flied  ; 
O  make  me  then  exaftly  learn 
thy  facred  paths  to  tread. 

TETH. 

65  With  me,  thy  fervant,  thou  haft  dealt 

moft  gracioufly,  O  Lord  ; 
Repeated  benefits  beftow'd, 
according  to  thy  word. 

66  Teach  me  the  facred  fkill,  by  which 

right  judgment  Is  attaln'd, 
Who  in  belief  of  thy  commands 
have  fteadfaftly  remained. 

^7   Before  affllftlon  ftopp'd  my  courfe, 
my  foot-ileps  went  aftray  ; 
But  I  have  fmcc  been  difclplin'd 
thy  precepts  to  obey. 

68  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  fupremely  good, 

and  all  thou  doft  is  fo  ; 
On  me,  thy  ftatutes  to  difcern, 
thy  faving  flclll  beftow. 

69  The  proud  have  forg*d  malicious  lies, 

my  fpotlefs  fame  to  ftain  ; 
But  my  fix'd  heart,  without  referve, 
thy  precepts  fhall  retain. 

70  While  pamper'd,  they,  with  profp'rous  ills, 

in  fenfual  pleafures  live, 
jMy  foul  can  rellfh  no  delight, 
but  what  thy  precepts  give. 

7 1  'Tis  good  for  mc  that  I  have  felt 

afflid;ion.'s  chaft'nijng  rod. 
That  I  might  duly  learn  and  keep 
the  ftatutes  of  my  God. 

72  The  law  that  from  thy  mouth  proceeds, 

of  more  efteem  I  hold 
Than  untouch'd  mines,  than  thoufand  mines 
of  filver  and  of  gold. 

JO  D. 

73  To  me,  who  am  the  workmanfhip 

of  thy  Almighty  hands. 
The  heav'nly  underftanding  give 
to  learn  thy  juft  commands. 

74  My  prefervation  to  thy  faints 

ftrong  comfort  will  afford, 
To  fee  fuccefs  attend  my  hopes, 
who  truftcd  in  thy  word. 

75  That  right  thy  judgments  are,  I  no\y 

by  fure  experience  fee  ; 

And 


S6  PSALM     CXIX. 

And  that  in  faithfulnefs,  O  Lord, 

thou  haft  afflicted  me. 
'-6  O  let  thy  tender  mercy  now 

affqrd  me  needful  aid  ; 
According  to  thy  promife,  Lord, 

to  me,  thy  fervant,  made. 
*77  To  me  thy  faving  grace  rellore, 

that  I  again  may  live  ; 
Whofe  foul  can  relifh  no  deh'ght, 

but  what  thy  precepts  give. 

78  Defeat  the  proud,  who,  unprovok'd, 

to  ruin  me  have  fought, 
"Who  only  on  thy  facred  laws 
employ  my  harmlefs  thought. 

79  Let  thofe  that  fear  thy  Name  efpoufc 

my  caufe,  and  thofe  alone, 
Who  have  by  ftrict  and  pious  fearch, 
thy  facred  precepts  known. 
So  In  thy  bleft  ftatutes  let  my  heart 
continue  always  found  ; 
That  guilt  and  (hame,  the  finner's  lotj 
may  never  m.e  confound. 

C  J  P  H. 

81  My  foul  with  long  expedlance  faints 

to  fee  thy  faving  grace  ; 
Yet  ftill  on  thy  unerring  word 
my  confidence  I  place. 

82  My  very  eyes  confume  and  fail 

with  waiting  for  thy  word  ; 
O  !  when  wilt  thou  thy  kind  relief 
and  promis'd  aid  afford  ? 

83  My  ll<in  like  ftirivcPd  parchment  (hows, 

that  long  in  fmoke  is  fet ; 
Yet  no  afflid:ion  me  can  foice 
thy  ftatutes  to  forget. 

84  How  many  days  muft  I  endure 

of  forrow  and  dillrefs  ? 
When  wilt  thou  judgment  execute 
on  them  who  me  opprefs  ? 

85  The  proud  have  digg'd  a  pit  for  m_e, 

that  have  no  other  focii, 
But  fuch  as  are  averfe  to  thee, 
and  thy  juft  laws  oppofe. 
t6  With  facred  truth's  eternal  laws 
all  thy  commands  agree  ; 
Men  perfecute  me  without  caufe  ; 
thou,  Lord,  my  helper  be. 
87  With  clofe  defigns  againft  my  life 
they  had  almoftprevail'd  ; 

But, 


PSALM     CXIX.  157 

But,  in  obedience  to  tliy  will, 
my  duty  never  fail'd. 

88  Thy  wonted  kindnefs,  Lord,  rellore, 

my  drooping  heart  to  cheer  ; 
That  by  thy  righteous  ftatutes  I 
my  life's  whole  courfe  may  fteer. 
LAMED, 

89  For  ever  and  for  ever,   Lord, 

unchanged  thou  doft  remain  ; 
Thy  word,  eftablifh'd  in  the  heavens, 
does  ail  their  orbs  fuftain. 

90  Through  circling  ages,  Lord,  thy  truth 

immoveable  (hall  ftand, 
As  doth  the  earth,  which  thou  uphold'ft 
by  thy  Almighty  hand. 

9 1  All  things  the  conrfe  by  thee  ordain'd 

ev*n  to  this  day  fulfil  ; 
They  are  thy  faithful  fubjeds  all, 
and  fervants  of  thy  will. 

92  Unlefs  thy  facred  law  had  been 

my  comfort  and  delight, 
I  muft  have  fainted,  and  expired 
in  dark  aiHidlion's  night. 

93  Thy  precepts  therefore  from  my  thoughts 

fhall  never.   Lord,  depart ; 
For  thou  by  them  haft  to  new  life 
reftor'd  my  dying  heart. 

94  As  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 

protedl  me,  Lord,  from  harm, 
Who  have  thy  precepts  fought  to  know^ 
and  carefully  perform. 

95  The  wicked  have  their  ambufh  laid 

my  guiltlefs  life  to  take  ; 

But  in  the  midft  of  danger  I 

thy  word  my  fludy  make. 

96  I've  feen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

perfeftion  here  below  ; 
But  thy  commandments,  like  thyfelf, 
no  change  or  period  know. 
MEM. 

97  The  love  that  to  thy  laws  I  bear 

no  language  can  difplay  ; 
They  with  frefh  wonders  entertain 
my  ravifh'd  thoughts  all  day. 

98  Through  thy  commands  I  wilier  grow 

than  ail  my  fubtile  foes  ; 
For  thy  fiire  word  doth  me  dire<fl, 
and  all  my  ways  difpofc. 

96  From 


15S       ,  PSALM     CXIX. 

99  From  me  my  former  teachers  now 

may  abler  counfel  take  ; 

Becaufc  thy  facred  precepts  I 

my  conftant  ftiidy  make. 

100  In  underflanding  I  excel 

the  fag-es  of  our  days  ; 
Becaufe  by  thy  unerring  rules, 
I  order  all  my  ways. 

1 01  My  feet  with  care  I  have  refrainM, 

from  ev'ry  fmful  way, 
That  to  thy  facred  word  I  might 
entire  obedience  pay. 

102  I  have  not  from  thy  judgments  ftray'd, 

by  vain  defires  mifled  ; 
For,  Lord,  thou  haft  inftrufted  me 
thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

103  I  low  fweet  are  all  thy  words  to  me  1 

-O-  what  divine  rcpafl ! 
How  much  more  grateful  to  my  foul, 
than  honey  to  my  tafte  ! 

1 04  Taught  by  thy  facred  precepts,  1 

with  heav'nly  fl<ill  am  bleft, 
Through  which  the  treachVous  ways  of  fin 
I  utterly  deteft. 

NUN. 

105  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp, 

the  way  of  truth  to  fliow  ; 
A  watch-light,  to  point  out  the  path 
in  which  I  ought  to  go. 

106  I  fware,  and  from  my  folemn  oatk 

will  never  ftart  afide, 
That  in  thy  righteous  judgments  I 
will  ftedfaftly  abide. 

107  Since  I  with  griefs  am  fo  oppreft> 

that  I  can  bear  no  more, 
According  to  thy  word  do  thou 
my  fainting  foul  rellore. 

108  Let  ftill  my  facrifice  of  praife 

with  thee  acceptance  find  ; 
And  in  thy  righteous  judgments,  Lord, 
inftru(?t  my  willing  mind. 

109  Though  ghaftly  dangers  me  furround, 

my  foul  they  cannot  awe. 

Nor  with  continual  terrois  keep 

from  thinking  on  thy  lavi^. 

110  My  wicked  and  inveterate  foes 

for  me  their  fnares  have  laid  ; 

Yet  I  have  kept  the  upr  ight  path, 

nor  from  thy  precepts  ilray'd. 

ill  Thy 


PSALM    CXIX.  159 

1 1 1  Thy  t'cftimonies  I  have  made 

my  heritage  and  choice  ; 
For  they,  when  other  comforts  fail, 
my  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

1 1 2  My  heart  with  early  zeal  began 

thy  flatutes  to  obey, 
And  till  my  courfe  of  life  is  done, 
fhall  keep  thy  upright  way. 
SAMECH. 

113  Deceitful  thoughts  and  pradices 

I  utterly  detefl ; 
But  to  thy  law  affedlion  bear 
too  great  to  be  expreft. 

114  My  hiding-place,  my  refuge-tow'r> 

and  fhield  art  thou,  O  Lord  ; 
I  firmly  anchor  all  my  hopes 
on  thy  unerring  word. 

115  Hence,  ye  that  trade  in  wickednefs, 

approach  not  my  abode  ; 

For  firmly  I  refolve  to  keep 

the  precepts  of  my  God. 

116  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 

from  danger  fet  me  free  ; 
Nor  make  me  of  thofe  hopes  afliam'd, 
that  I  repofe  in  thee. 

1 1 7  Uphold  me,  fo  fhall  I  be  fafe, 

and  refcu'd  from  diftrefs  ; 
To  thy  decrees  continually 
my  juft  refpeft  addrefs. 

1 1 8  The  wicked  thou  haft  trod  to  earth, 

who  from  thy  ftatutes  ftray'd  ; 
Their  vile  deceit  the  juft  reward 
of  their  own  fahhood  made. 

119  The  wicked  from  thy  holy  land 

thou  doft  like  drofs  remove  ; 
I  therefore  with  fuch  juftice  charmM, 
thy  teftimonies  love. 

120  Yet  with  that  love  they  make  me  dread, 

left  I  fhould  fo  off'cnd. 
When  on  tranfgreffors  I  behold 
thy  judgments  thus  .defcend. 

A  I  N. 

121  Judgment  and  juftice  I  have  lov'd  j 

O  therefore,  Lord,  engage 
In  my  defence,  nor  give  me  up 
to  my  oppreffors'  rage. 

122  Do  thou  be  furety.  Lord,  forme, 

and  fo  ftiall  this  diftrefs 

Pro  re 


i6o  PSALM    CXIX= 

Prove  good  for  me  ;  nor  fliall  the  proud 
my  guiltlefs  foul  opprefs. 

123  My  eyes,  alas!   begin  to  fail, 
X  in  long  expectance  held  ; 

Till  thy  falvation  they  behold, 
and  righteous  word  fulfill'd. 

124  To  me,  thy  fervant,  in  diilrefs, 

thy  wonted  grace  difplay. 
And  dffcipline  my  wilHng  heart 
thy  ftatutes  to  obey. 

125  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

thy  facred  il^ill  beftow, 
That  of  thy  teftimonies  I 
the  full  extent  may  know. 

1 26  'Tis  time,  high  time  for  thee,  O  Lori 

thy  vengeance  to  employ  ; 
When  men  with  open  violence 
thy  facred  law  deftroy. 

127  Yet  their  contempt  of  thy  commands, 

but  makes  their  value  rife 
In  my  efteem,  who  pureil  gold, 
compared  with  them,  defpife. 

128  Thy  precepts  therefore  I  accountj 

in  all  refpeds,  divine  ; 
They  teach  me  to  difcern  the  right, 
and  all  falfe  ways  decline. 
P  E, 

129  The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain 

no  words  can  reprefent  ; 
Therefore  to  learn  and  praftife  them 
my  zealous  heart  is  bent, 

130  The  very  entrance  to  thy  word 

celeftial  light  difplays, 
And  knowledge  of  true  happinefs 
to  fimpleft  minds  conveys. 

131  With  eager  hopes  I  waiting  flood, 

and  fainting  with  defire  ; 
.     That  of  thy  wife  commands  I  might 
the  facred  flcill  acquire. 

132  With  favour,  Lord,  look  down  t)n  me:, 

who  thy  relief  implore  ; 
As  thou  art  w^ont  to  vifit  thofe 
who  thy  bleft  Name  adore. 

133  Directed  by  thy  heav'nly  word 

let  all  my  foot-fteps  be  ; 

Nor  wickednefs  of  any  kind 

dominion  have  o'er  me. 

134  Releafe,  entirely  fet  me  free 

from  pcrfccuting  hands, 

That, 


PSALM    CXIX.  i6i 

That,  iinmolefted,  I  may  learn 
and  pra(^tife  thy  commands. 

135  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

Lord,  make  thy  face  to  (hine  ; 
Thy  ftatutes  both  to  know  and  keep, 
my  heart  with  zeal  incline. 

136  My  eyes  to  weeping  fountains  turn, 

whence  briny  rivers  flow, 
To  fee  mankind  againil  thy  lav/s 
in  bold  defiance  go. 

r  S  A  D  D  L 

l^']  Thou  art  the  righteous  Judge,  in  whom 
wrong'd  innocence  may  trull : 
And,  like  thyfelf,  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
in  all  refpe^s  are  juft. 
138  Moftjull  and  true  thofe  ftatutes  were, 
which  thou  didft  firft  decree  ; 
And  all  with  faithfulnefs  pcrform'd 
fucceeding  times  fhall  fee. 

539  With  zeal  my  flefh  confumes  away, 
my  foul  with  anguifh  frets, 
To  fee  my  foes  contemn  at  once 
thy  promifes  and  threats. 

140  Yet  each  negledled  word  of  thine, 

howe'er  by  them  defpisM, 
Is  pure,  and  for  eternal  truth 
by  me,  thy  fervant,  priz'd. 

141  Brought,  for  thy  fake,  to  low  eftate, 

contempt  from  all  I  find  ; 
Yet  no  affronts  or  wrongs  can  drive 
thy  precepts  from  my  mind. 

142  Thy  righteoufnefs  (hall  then  endure, 

when  time  itfelf  is  paft  ; 
Thy  law  is  truth  itfelf,  that  truth, 
which  fhall  for  ever  laft, 

143  Though  trouble,  anguifh,  doubts,  and  dread, 

to  compafs  me  unite  ; 
Befet  with  danger,  ftill  I  make 
thy  precepts  my  delight. 

144  Eternal  and  unerring  rules 

thy  teftimones  give  : 
Teach  me  the  wifdom  that  will  make 
my  foul  for  ever  live. 
K  0  P  H. 
T45  With  my  whole  heart  to  God  I  call'd, 
Lord,  hear  my  earnett  cry  ; 
And  1  thy  ftatutes  to  perform 
will  all  my  care  apply. 

L  146  Again 


1 62  PSALM    CXIX, 

146  Again  more  fervently  I  pray'd, 

O  fave  me,  thxat  I  may 
Thy  teftimonies  tliroughly  know, 
and  lledfaftly  obey. 

147  My  earlier  piay'r  the  dawning  day 

prevented,  while  I  cry'd 
To  him,  on  whofe  engaging  word 

my  hope  alone  rely'd. 
!  48  With  zeal  have  I  awak'd  before 

the  midnight  watch  was  fet, 
That  I  of  thy  myfterious  word 

might  perfect  knowledge  get. 

149  Lord,  hear  my  fupplicating  voice<> 

and  wonted  favour  fhow  : 
O  quicken  me,  and  fo  approve 
thy  judgment  ever  true. 

150  My  perfecuting  foes  advance, 

and  hourly  nearer  draw  ; 
What  treatment  can  I  hope  from  them,^ 
who  violate  thy  law  ? 

151  Though  they  draw  nigh,  my  comfort  is^^ 

thou.  Lord,  art  yet  more  near  ; 
Thou,  whofe  commands  are  righteous  all, 
thy  promifes  fincere. 

152  Concerning  thy  divine  decrees, 

my  foul  has  known  of  old. 
That  they  were  true,  and  Ihall  their  truth 
to  cndlefs  ages  hold. 

R  E  S  C  H. 

153  Confider  my  affliftion.  Lord, 

and  me  from  bondage  draw  ; 
Think  on  thy  fervant  in  diftrefs, 
who  ne'er  forgets  thy  law. 

154  Plead  thou  my  caufe  ;  to  that  and  me 

thy  timely  aid  afford  ; 
With  beams  of  mercy  quicken  me, 
according  to  thy  word. 

155  From  harden'd  fmners  thou  remov'ft 

falvation  far  away ; 
'Tis  juft  thou  fhould'ft  withdraw  from  them, 
who  from  thy  ilatutes  ftray. 

156  Since  great  thy  tender  mercies  are 

to  all  who  thee  adore  ; 
According  to  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
my  fainting  hopes  reflore. 

157  A  numerous  hoft  of  fplteful  foes 

againft  my  life  combine  ; 
But  all  too  few  to  force  my  foul 
thy  ftatutes  to  decline. 

158  Thofe 


PSALM     CXIX.  163 

158  Thofe  bold  trahfgreflbrs  I  beheld, 

and  was  with  grief  opprefs'd. 

To  fee  with  what  audacious  pride 

thy  cov'nant  they  tranfgrefs'd. 

159  Yet  while  they  flight,  confider,  Lord, 

how  I  thy  precepts  love  ; 
O  therefore  quicken  me  with  beams 
of  mercy  from  above. 

160  As'  from  the  birth  of  time  thy  truth 

has  held  through  ages  pall, 
So  fliall  thy  righteous  judgments,  firm, 
to  cndlefs  ages  lall. 

S  C  H  I  N. 

161  Though  mighty  tyrants,  without  caufe, 

confpire  my  blood  to  flied, 

Thy  facred  word  has  powV  alone 

to  fill  my  heart  with  dread. 

162  And  yet  that  word  my  joyful  breaft 

with  heavenly  rapture  warms  ; 

Nor  conqueft,  nor  the  fpoils  of  war, 

have  fuch  tranfporting  charms. 

163  Perfidious  praftices  and  lies 

I  utterly  detefl. ; 
But  to  thy  laws  affeftion  bear, 
too  vaft  to  be  exprefl. 

164  Sev'n  times  a  day,  with  grateful  voice, 

thy  praifes  I  refound, 
Becaufe  I  find  thy  judgments  all 
with  truth  and  juftice  crowned. 

165  Secure,  fubftantial  peace  have  they 

who  truly  love  thy  law  ; 
No  fmiling  mifchief  them  can  tempt, 
nor  frowning  danger  awe. 

166  For  thy  falvation  I  have  hopM, 

and  though  fo  long  delay'd, 
With  chearful  zeal  and  ftriftell  care 
all  thy  commands  obey'd. 

167  Thy  tellimonies  I  have  kept, 

and  conftantly  obeyM ; 
Becaufe  the  love  I  bore  to  them 
thy  fervice  eafy  made. 

168  From  ftrift  obfervance  of  thy  laws 

I  never  yet  withdrew  ; 
ConvincM  that  my  moft  fecret  ways 
are  open  to  thy  view. 
TA  If. 

169  To  my  requeft  and  earneft  cry 

attend,  O  gracious  Lord ; 

L  2  Infpire 


i64  PSALM    CXX. 

Infpire  my  heart  with  heavenly  /kill, 

according  to  thy  word. 
170  Let  my  repeated  pray'r  at  laft 

before  thy  throne  appear  ; 
According  to  thy  phghted  word, 

for  my  relief  draw  near. 
1  7 1   Then  fiiall  my  grateful  lips  return 

the  tribute  of  their  praife, 
When  thou  thy  counfels  haft  reveaPd, 

and  taught  me  thy  juft  ways. 

172  My  tongue  the  praifes  of  thy  word 

(hall  thankfully  refound, 
Becaufe  thy  promifes  are  all 

with  truth  and  juftice  crown'd. 

173  Let  thy  Almighty  arm  appear, 

and  bring  me  timely  aid  ; 
For  I  the  laws  thou  haft  ordaln'd 
my  heart's  free  choice  have  made. 

1 74  My  foul  has  waited  long  to  fee 

thy  faving  grace  reftor'd  ; 
Nor  comfort  knew,  but  what  thy  laws, 
thy  heav'nly  laws,  afford. 

175  Prolong  my  life,  that  I  may  fing 

my  great  Reft  ore  r's  praife  ; 
Whofe  juftice,  from  the  depths  of  woe,  • 
my  fainting  foul  ftiall  raife. 

1 76  Like  fome  loft  fheep  Pve  ftray'd,  till  I 

defpair  my  way  to  find  ; 
Thou,  therefore,  Lord,  thy  fervant  feek, 
who  keeps  thy  laws  in  mind. 
PSALM     CXX. 

1  XN  deep  diftrefs  I  oft  have  cry'd 
X      To  God,  who  never  yet  deny 'd 

to  refcue  me  opprefs'd  with  wrongs  ; 

2  Once  more,  O  Lord,  deliverance  fend. 
From  lying  lips  my  foul  defend, 

and  from  the  rage  of  Hand' ring  tongues. 

3  What  little  profit  can  accrue. 
And  yet  what  heavy  wrath  is  due, 

O  thou  perfidious  tongue,  to  thee  ! 

4  Thy  fting  upon  thyfelf  fliall  turn  ; 
Of  lafting  flames,  that  fiercely  burn, 

the  conftant  fuel  thou  fhalt  be. 

5  But,  O  !  how  wretched  is  my  doom, 
Who  am  a  fojourner  become 

in  barren  Mefech's  defert  foil ! 
With  Kedar*s  wicked  tents  inclos'd. 
To  lawlefs  favages  expos'd, 

who  live  on  nought  but  theft  and  fpoil. 

6  My 


PSALM    CXXI,  CXXII.        i6s 

6  My  liaplefs  dwelling  is  with  thofe, 
Who  peace  and  amity  oppofe, 

and  pleafure  take  in  others  harms  : 

7  Sweet  peace  is  all  I  court  and  feek  j 
But  when  to  them  of  peace  I  fpeak, 

they  ftraight  cry  out,  To  arms,  to  arms. 

PSALM     CXXI. 

1  ^ip  O  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes, 

1         from  thence  expelling  aid  ; 

2  From  Sion's  hill,  and  Sion's  God 

who  heav'n  and  earth  has  made. 

3  Then  thou,  my  foul,  in  fafety  reft, 

thy  guardian  will  not  fleep  ; 

4  His  watchful  care,  that  Ifrael  guards, 

will  Ifrael's  monarch  keep. 

5  Shelter'd  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wings 

thou  flialt  fecurely  reft, 

6  Where  neither  fun  nor  moon  fhall  thee 

by  day  or  night  moleft. 

7  From  common  accidents  of  life 

his  care  fhall  guard  thee  ftill ; 

8  From  the  blind  ftrokes  of  chance,  and  foet 

that  lie  in  wait  to  kill. 

9  At  home,  abroad,  in  peace,  in  war, 

thy  God  fhall  thee  defend  ; 
Conduct  thee  through  life's  pilgrimage 
fafe  to  thy  journey's  end. 

PSALM    CXXIL 

1  /^    'Twas  a  joyful  found  to  hear 
\J      our  tribes  devoutly  fay. 
Up,  Ifrael,  to  the  temple  hafte, 

and  keep  your  feftal  day  ! 

2  At  Salem's  courts  we  ihuft  appear, 

with  our  affembled  pow'rs, 

3  In  ftrong  and  beauteous  order  rang'd, 

like  her  united  tow'rs. 

4  'Tis  thither,  by  divine  command, 

the  tribes  of  God  repair. 
Before  his  ark  to  celebrate 

his  Name  with  praife  and  pray'r. 

5  Tribunals  ftand  crefted  there, 

where  equity  takes  place  : 
There  ftand  the  courts  and  palaces 
of  royal  David's  race. 

6  O,  pray  we  then  for  Salem's  peace, 

for  they  fhall  profp'rous  be. 
Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 
who  bear  true  love  to  thee. 

L  3  7  May 


1 66    PSALM     CXXm,  CXXIV,CXXV. 

7  May  peace  within  thy  facred  walls 

a  conftant  gueft  be  foundj 
With  plenty  and  profperity 
thy  palaces  be  crown'd. 

8  For  my  dear  brethren's  fake,  and  friends 

no  lefs  than  brethren  dear, 
I'll  pray — May  peace  in  Salem's  tow'rs 
a  conftant  gueft  appear. 

9  But  moft  of  all  I'll  feek  thy  good, 

and  ever  wifti  thee  well, 
For  Sion  and  the  temple's  fake, 
where  God  vouchfafes  to  dwell. 


o 


PSALM    CXXIIL 

N  thee,  who  dwell'ft  above  the  flcies^ 
For  mercy  wait  my  longing  eyes  ; 
As  fcrvants  wait  their  mafters'  hands. 
And  maids  their  miftrefies'  commands. 
3,40  then  have  mercy  on  us,  Lord  ; 
Thy  gracious  aid  to  us  aff"ord  ; 
To  us,  whom  cruel  foes  opprefs. 
Grown  rich  and  proud  by  our  diftrefs. 

PSALM     CXXIV. 

1  T  T  AD  not  the  Lord,  may  Ifr'el  fay, 
_L  JL      been  pleas'd  to  interpofe  ; 

2  Had  he  not  then  efpous'd  our  caufe, 

when  men  again  ft  us  rofe, 
3,  4,  5  Their  wrath  had  fwallow'd  us  alive, 
and  rag'd  without  controul  ; 
Their  fpite  and  pride's  united  floods 
had  quite  o'erwhelm'd  our  foul. 

6  But  prais'd  be  our  eternal  Lord, 

who  refcu'd  us  that  day. 
Nor  to  their  favage  jaws  gave  up 
our  threaten'd  lives  a  pi'ey. 

7  Our  foul  is  like  a  bird  efcap'd 

from  out  the  fowler's  net  ; 
The  fnare  is  broke,  their  hopes  are  crofs'd, 

and  we  at  freedom  fet. 
8^  Secure  in  his  Almighty  Name 

our  confidence  remains. 
Who,  as  he  made  both  heav'n  and  earth, 

of  both  fole  monarch  reigns. 

PSALM     CXXV. 
I    "TTTTHO  place  on  Sion's  God  their  truft, 
V  V        hke  Sion's  rock  ftiall  ftand  ;    ' 
Like  her  immoveable  be  fix'd 
by  his  Almighty  hand. 

2  Look 


PSALM    CXXVI,  CXXVir.       167 

?  Look  how  the  hills  on  ev'ry  fide 
Jerufalem  Inclofe  ; 
So  Hands  the  Lord  around  his  faints, 
to  guard  them  from  their  foes. 

3  The  wicked  may  afflid  the  juft, 

but  ne'er  too  long  opprefs, 
Nor  force  him  by  defpair  to  feek 
bafe  means  for  his  redrefs. 

4  Be  good,  O  righteous  God,  to  thofc 

who  righteous  deeds  affedl ; 
The  heart  that  innocence  retains, 
let  innocejnce  protect. 

5  All  thofe  who  walk  in  crooked  paths, 

the  Lord  fhall  foon  dellroy. 
Cut  off  th'  unjufl,  but  crown  the  faints 
with  lafting  peace  and  joy. 

PSALM     CXXVL 

2  "Virr  HEN  Sion's  God  her  fons  recalled 

V  V      from  long  captivity. 

It  feem'd  at  firft  a  pleafmg  dream 
of  what  we  wilh'd  to  fee  : 

3  But  foon  in  unaccuftom'd  mirth, 

we  did  our  voice  employ. 
And  fung  our  great  Reftorer's  praife 

in  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 
Our  heathen  foes  repining  Hood, 

yet  were  compell'd  to  own 
That  great  and  wond'rous  was  the  work 

our  God  for  us  had  done. 

3  'Twas  great,  fay  they,  'twas  wond'rous  great; 

much  more  fhould  we  confefs. 
The  Lord  has  done  great  things,  whereof 
we  reap  the  glad  fuccefs. 

4  To  us  bring  back  the  remnant,  ^ord, 

of  Ifrael's  captive  bands. 
More  welcome  than  refrefhing  {how'rs 
to  parch'd  and  thirfly  lands  ; 

5  That  we,  whofe  work  comm.enc'd  in  tears,    - 

may  fee  our  labours  thrive, 
Till  finifh'd  with  fuccefs,  to  make 
our  drooping  hearts  revive. 

6  Though  he  dcfponds  that  fows  his  grain, 

yet  doubtlefs  he  fhall  come 
To  bind  his  full-ear'd  (heaves,  and  bring 
the  joyful  harvefl  home. 

PSALM    CXXVII. 
I    "\7I[7'^  build  with  fruitlefs  coft,  unlefs 

V  V        the  Lord  the  pile  fuftain  : 

L  4  Unlefs 


1 68       PSALM    CXXVIII,  CXXIX. 

Unlefs  the  Lord  the  city  keep, 
the  watchman  wakes  in  vain. 

2  In  vain  we  rife  before  the  day, 

and  late  to  reft  repair, 
Allow  no  refpite  to  our  toil, 

and  eat  the  bread  of  care. 
Supplies  of  life,  with  eafe  to  them, 

he  on  his  faints  beftows  ; 
He  crowns  their  labours  with  fuccefs^, 

their  nights  with  found  repofe. 

3  Children,  thofe  comforts  of  our  life, 

are  prefents  from  the  Lord  ; 
He  gives  a  num'rous  race  of  heirSj, 
as  piety's  reward. 

4  As  arrows  in  a  giant^s  hand, 

f^hen  marching  forth  to  war  ; 
Ev'n  (n  the  fons  of  fprightly  youth, 
their  parer.ts  fafeguard  are. 

5  Happy  the  man  whofe  quiver's  filPd 

with  thefe  prevailing  arms  ; 
He  need  not  fear  to  meet  his  foe, 
at  law  or  war's  alarms. 

PSALM    CXXVIH. 

1  "T^  HE  man  is  bleft  that  fears  the  Lord^ 

JL        nor  only  worfhip  pays, 
But  keeps  his  fteps  confin'd  with  care 
to  his  appointed  ways. 

2  He  (hall  upon  the  fweet  returns 

of  his  own  labour  feed  ; 
Without  dependence  live,  and  fee 
his  widies  all  fucceed. 

3  His  wife,  like  a  fair  fertile  vine, 

her  lovely  fruit  fhall  bring  ; 
His  children,  like  young  olive  plants, 
about  his  table  fpring. 
4.  Who  fears  the  Lord  fliall  profper  thus ; 
him  Sion's  God  fhall  blefs, 

5  And  grant  him  all  his  days  to  fee 

Jerufalem's  fuccefs. 

6  He  fhall  live  on,  till  heirs  from  him 

defcend  with  vaft  incrcafe  ; 
Much  blefs'd  in  his  own  profp'rous  Hate, 
and  more  in  Ifrael's  peace. 

PSALM    CXXIX. 

1  X7  ROM  my  youth  up,  may  Ifrael  fay, 
X?       they  oft  have  me  affail'd, 

2  Reduced  me  oft  to  heavy  flraits, 

but  never  quite  prevail'd. 

Z  Ther 


PSALM    CXXX,  CXXXI.        i6g 

3  They  oft  have  plowed  my  patient  back 

with  furrows  deep  and  long  ; 

4  But  our  juft  God  has  broke  their  chains, 

and  refcu'd  us  from  wrong. 

5  Defeat,  confufion,  (hameful  rout 

be  ft  ill  the  doom  of  thofe, 
Their  righteous  doom,  who  Sion  hate, 
and  Sion's  God  oppofe. 

6  Like  corn  upon  our  houfes'  tops, 

untimely  let  them  fade, 
Which  too  much  heat,  and  want  of  lOot, 
has  blafted  in  the  blade  : 

7  Which  in  his  arms  no  reaper  takes, 

but  unregarded  leaves ; 
No  binder  thinks  it  worth  his  pains 
to  fold  it  Into  fh  eaves. 

8  No  traveller  that  paffes  by 

vouchfafes  a  minute's  ftop, 
To  give  it  one  kind  look,  or  crave 
heav'n's  blefling  on  the  crop. 

PSALM    CXXX. 

1  T?  ROM  loweft  depths  of  woe 
X?       to  God  I  fent  my  cry  ; 

2  Lord,  hear  my  fupplicating  voice, 

and  gracioufly  reply. 

3  Should  thou  feverely  judge, 

who  can  the  trial  bear  ? 

4  But  thou  forglv'ft,  left  we  defpond? 

and  quite  renounce  thy  fear. 

5  My  foul  with  patience  waits 

for  thee,  the  living  Lord  ; 
My  hopes  are  on  thy  promife  built, 
thy  never-failing  word. 

6  My  longing  eyes  look  out 

for  thy  enlivening  ray, 
More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 
to  fpy  the  dawning  day. 

7  Let  Ifrael  truft  in  God, 

no  bounds  his  mercy  knows  ; 
The  plenteous  fource  and  fpring,  from  whence 
eternal  fuccour  flows ; 

8  Whofe  friendly  ftreams  to  us 

fupplies  in  want  convey  ; 
A  heahng  fpring,  a  fpring  to  cleanfe, 
and  wafli  our  guilt  away. 

PSALM     CXXXI. 

J    f^\  Lord,  I  am  not  proud  of  heart, 
\J      nor  caft  a  fcornful  eye  ; 

Xor 


170  PSALM     CXXXIL 

Nor  my  afpiring  thoughts  employ 

in  things  for  me  too  high. 
Z  With  infant  innocence  thou  know'il 

I  have  myfelf  demean'd  ; 
Compos'd  to  quiet,  Hke  a  babe 

that  from  the  bread  is  wean'd. 
3  Like  me  let  Ifrael  hope  in  God, 

his  aid  alone  implore  ; 
Both  now  and  ever  truft  in  him, 

who  lives  for  evermore. 

PSALM    CXXXII. 

I  y     ET  David,  Lord,  a  conftant  place 

i^  2     in  thy  remembrance  find  ; 
Let  all  the  forrows  he  endur'd 
be  ever  in  thy  mind. 
3   Remember  what  a  folemn  oath 
to  thee,  his  Lord,  he  fwore  ; 
How  to  the  mighty  God  he  vow'd, 
whom  Jacob's  fons  adore  ; 
3,4!  will  not  go  into  my  houfe, 
nor  to  my  bed  afcend ; 
No  foft  repofe  fhall  clofe  my  eyes, 
nor  fleep  my  eye-lids  bend  ; 

5  Till  for  the  Lord's  defign'd  abode 

I  mark  the  deftin'd  ground  ; 
Till  I  a  decent  place  of  reft 
for  Jacob's  God  have  found. 

6  Th'  appointed  place,  with  fhouts  of  joy, 

at  Ephrata  we  found. 
And  made  the  woods  and  neighboring  fields 
our  glad  applaufe  refound. 

7  O  with  due  rev'rence  let  us  then 

to  his  abode  repair  ; 
And,  proftrate  at  his  foot-ftool  fall'n, 
pour  out  our  humble  pray'r. 

8  Arife,  O  Lord,  and  now  pofTefs 

thy  conftant  place  of  reft  ; 
Be  that,  not  only  with  thy  ark, 

but  with  thy  prefence,  bleft. 
9,  10  Clothethou  thy  priefts  with  righteoufnefsj 

make  thou  thy  faints  rejoice  ; 
And,  for  thy  fervant  David's  fake, 

hear  thy  anointed's  voice. 

I I  God  fware  to  David  in  his  truth, 

nor  fhall  his  oath  be  vain, 
One  of  thy  offspring,  after  thee, 
upon  thy  throne  fhall  reign  : 
12  And  if  thy  feed  my  cov'nant  keep, 
and  to  my  laws  fubmit, 

Their 


PSALM  CXXXIII,  CXXXIV,  CXXXV.  1 7 1 

Their  children  too  upon  thy  throne 
for  evermore  fhall  fit. 
13,  14  For  Sion  does,  in  God's  eftecm, 
all  other  feats  excel ; 
His  place  of  everlafting  reft, 
where  he  defires  to  dwell. 
15,  16  Her  ilore,  lays  he,  I  will  incrcafc, 
her  poor  with  plenty  blefs  ; 
Her  faints  (hall  fhout  with  joy,  her  priefts 
my  faving  health  confefs. 

1 7  There  David's  pow'r  fhall  long  remain 

in  his  fuccefiive  line, 
And  my  anointed  fervant  there 
fhall  with  frefh  luilre  fliine. 

1 8  The  faces  of  his  vanquifh'd  foss 

confufion  fhall  o'erfpread ; 
Whilft,  with  confirm'd  fuccefs,  his  crown 
fhall  flourifh  on  his  head. 

PSALM   cxxxni. 

1    TT  OW  vaft  muft  their  advantage  be, 
JCjL     how  great  their  pleafure  prove. 
Who  live  like  brethren,  and  confent 
in  offices  of  love  ! 
3  True  love  is  like  that  precious  oil, 
which,  pour'd  on  Aaron's  head. 
Ran  down  his  beard,  and  o'er  his  robes 
its  coftly  moifture  fhed. 

3  'Tis like  refrefhing  dew,  which  does 

on  Hermon's  top  diftil ; 
Or  like  the  early  drops  that  fall 
on  Sion's  fruitful  hill. 

4  For  Sion  is  the  chofen  feat, 

where  the  Almighty  King 
The  promis'd  blefling  has  ordain'd, 
and  life's  eternal  fpring. 

PSALM     CXXXIV. 

1    TILESS  God,  ye  fervants,  that  attend 
J3     upon  his  folemn  ftatc. 
That  in  his  temple,  night  by  night, 
with  humble  rev'rence  wait  : 
2,  3  Within  his  houfe  hft  up  your  hands, 
and  blefs  his  holy  Name  : 
From  Sion  blefs  thy  Ifrael,  Lord,     . 
who  earth  and  heav'n  didft  frame. 


o 


PSALM     CXXXV, 

Praife  the  Lord  with  one  confent, 
and  magnify  his  Name  ; 

Let 


172  PSALM    CXXXV. 

Let  all  the  fervants  of  the  Lord 
his  worthy  praife  proclaim. 

2  Praife  him  all  ye  that  in  his  houfe 

attend  with  conftant  care  ; 
With  thofe  that  to  his  outmoft  courts 
with  humble  zeal  repair. 

3  For  this  our  trueft  int'reft  is, 

glad  hymns  of  praife  to  fing  ; 
And  with  loud  fo^ngs  to  blefs  his  Name, 
a  moft  delightful  thing. 

4  For  God  his  own  peculiar  choice 

the  fons  of  Jacob  makes  ; 
And  IfraePs  offspring  for  his  own 
moft  valu'd  treafure  takes. 

5  That  God  is  great,  we  often  have 

by  glad  experience  found  ; 
And  feen  how  he,  with  wond'rous  powV, 
above  all  gods  is  crown'd. 

6  For  he,  with  unrefifted  ftrength, 

performs  his  fov'reign  will. 
In  heav'n  and  earth,  and  wat'ry  ftores 
that  earth's  deep  caverns  fill. 

7  He  raifes  vapours  from  the  ground, 

which,  pois'd  in  liquid  air. 
Fall  down  at  laft  in  fhow'rs,  through  which 
his  dreadful  light'nings  glare, 

S  He  from  his  ftore-houfe  brings  the  winds  ; 
and  he,  with  vengeful  hand, 
The  firft-born  flew  of  man  and  beaft, 
through  Egypt's  mourning  land. 
9  He  dreadful  figns  and  wonders  ihow'd, 
through  ftubborn  Egypt's  coafts  ; 
Nor  Pharaoh  could  his  plagues  efcape, 
nor  all  his  num'rous  hofts. 

lO,   II    'Twas  he  that  various  nations  fmotc, 
and  mighty  kings  fupprefs'd  ; 
Sihon  and  Og,  and  all  befides, 
who  Canaan's  land  pofTefs'd. 
12,   13  Their  land  upon  his  chofen  race 
he  firmly  did  entail ; 
For  which  his  fame  fhall  always  laft, 
his  praife  fliall  never  fail. 

14  For  God  fhall  foon  his  peoples'  caufe 

with  pitying  eyes  furvey  ; 
Repent  him  of  his  wrath,  and  turn 
his  kindled  rage  away. 

15  Thofe  idols,  whofe  falfe  worfhip  fpreads 

o'er  all  the  heathen  lands, 


PSALM    CXXXVI.  173 

Are  made  of  filver,  and  of  gold, 

the  work  of  human  hands. 
16,   17  They  move  not  their  fi£litious  tongues, 

nor  fee  with  pohfh'd  eyes  ; 
Their  counterfeited  ears  are  deaf, 

no  breath  their  mouth  fuppHes. 

i  8  As  fenfelefs  as  themfelves  are  they 
that  all  their  flcill  apply, 
To  make  them,  or  in  dangerous  times 
on  them  for  aid  rely. 

19  Their  juft  returns  of  thanks  to  God 

let  grateful  Ifrael  pay  ; 
Nor  let  the  priefts  of  Aaron's  race 
to  blefs  the  Lord  delay. 

20  Their  fenfeof  his  unbounded  love 

let  Levi's  houfe  exprefs  ; 
And  let  all  thofe  who  fear  the  Lord, 
his  Name  for  ever  blefs. 

2 1  Let  all  with  thanks  his  wond'rous  works 

in  Sion's  courts  proclaim  ; 
Let  them  in  Salem,  where  he  dwells, 
exalt  his  holy  Name. 

PSALM     CXXXVL 
I   np"  O  God  the  mighty  Lord 
1         Your  joyful  thanks  repeat ; 
To  him  due  praife  afford. 
As  good  as  he  is  great : 
For  God  does  prove 
Our  conftant  friend. 
His  boundlefs  love 
Shall  never  end. 
2,  3  To  him,  whofe  wond'rous  pow'r 
AH  other  gods  obey. 
Whom  earthly  kings  adore, 
This  grateful  homage  pay  : 
For  God  ^c. 
4,  5   By  hie  Almighty  hand 
Amazing  works  are  wrought ; 
The  heav'ns  by  his  command 
Were  to  perfection  brought  : 
For  God  ^c. 
6  He  fpread  the  ocean  round 
About  the  fpacious  land  ; 
And  made  the  riflng  ground 
Above  the  waters  ftand  : 
For  God   ^c, 
7,  8,  9  Through  heav'n  he  did  difplay 
His  num'rous  hofts  of  light ; 

The 


174  PSALM     CXXXVII. 

The  fun  to  rule  by  day, 

The  moon  and  ftars  by  night : 

For  God,  ^c. 
lo,   II,   12  He  ft  ruck  the  firft-born  dead 
Of  Egypt's  ftubborn  land  ; 
A,nd  thence  his  people  led 
With  his  refiftlefs  hand  : 

For  God,  ^c. 
13,   14  By  him  the  raging  fea, 
As  if  in  pieces  rent, 
Difclos'd  a  middle  way, 
Through  Avhich  his  people  went : 

For  God,  ^c, 
15  Where  foon  he  overthrew 
Proud  Pharaoh  and  his  hoft. 
Who,  daring  to  purfue. 
Were  in  the  billows  loll : 

For  God,   ^c. 
16,  17,   18  Through  deferts  vaft  and  wild 
He  led  the  chofen  feed  ; 
And  famous  princes  foil'd. 
And  made  great  monarchs  bleed  : 

For  God,   ^c. 
19,  20  Sihon,  whofe  potent  hand 
Great  Ammon's  fceptre  fway'd  ; 
And  Og,  whofe  ftern  command 
Rich  Bafhan'sland  obey'd  : 

For  God,  ^c. 
21  y  2  2  And,  of  his  wond'rous  grace. 
Their  lands,  whom  he  deftroy*d. 
He  gave  to  Ifrael's  race, 
To  be  by  them  enjoy'd  : 

For  God,  l^c. 
23,  24  He,  in  our  depth  of  woes. 
On  us  with  favour  thought, 
And  from  our  cruel  foes 
In  peace  and  fafcty  brought : 

For  God,  ^c. 
25,  26  He  does  the  food  fupply. 
On  which  all  creatures  live  : 
To  God,  who  reigns  on  high. 
Eternal  praifes  give  : 

For  God  will  prove 

Our  conftant  friend, 

His  boundlefs  love 

Shall  never  end. 

PSALM     CXXXVIL 
I  XITT  HEN  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  reft, 
V  V        fat  down  by  proud  Euphrates'  ftream, 

W 


PSALM    CXXXVIII.  175 

We  wept,  with  doleful  thoughts  oppreft  ; 
and  Sion  was  our  mournful  theme. 

2  Our  harps,  that  when  with  joy  we  fung, 

were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 
With  filent  firings  neglefted  hung  ^ 
on  willow-trees,  that  wither'd  there. 

3  Mean  while  our  foes,  who  all  confpir'd 

to  triumph  in  our  flavifli  wrongs, 
Mufic  and  mitth  of  us  required, 

"  come,  fing  us  one  of  Sion's  fongs.'' 

4  Hov/  fliall  we  tune  our  voice  to  fing, 

or  touch  our  harps  with  flcilful  hands  ? 
Shall  hymns  of  joy  to  God,  our  King, 
be  fung  by  flaves  in  foreign  lands  ? 

5  O  Salem,  our  once  happy  feat ! 

when  I  of  thee  forgetful  prove. 
Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 
the  fpeaking  firings  with  art  to  move  ! 

6  If  I  to  mention  thee  forbear, 

eternal  filcnce  feize  my  tongue  ; 
Or  if  I  fing  one  chearful  air,       ^ 
till  thy  deliv'rance  is  my  fong. 

7  Remember,  Lord,  how  Edom's  race, 

in  thy  own  city's  fatal  day, 
Cry'd  out,  "  her  llately  wails  deface, 
"  and  with  the  ground  quite  level  lay." 

8  Proud  BabePs  daughter,  doom'd  to  be 

of  grief  and  woe  the  wretched  prey  ; 
Blefs'd  is  the  man  who  fhall  to  thee 
the  wrongs  thou  laid'll  on  us  repay. 

9  Thrice  blefs'd,  who,  with  juft  rage  poffeft, 

and  dear  to  all  the  parents'  moans. 
Shall  fnatch  thy  infants  from  the  breafl, 
and  dafh  their  heads  againfl  the  flones. 

PSALM    CXXXVIIL 

A   XTTITH  my  whole  heart,  my  God  and  King, 

V  V        thy  praife  I  will  proclaim  ; 
'      Before  the  god's  with  joy  I'll  fing, 
and  blefs  thy  holy  Name. 

2  I'll  worfhip  at  thy  facred  feat, 

and,  with  thy  love  infpir'd, 

The  praifes  of  thy  truth  repeat, 

o'er  all  thy  works  admir'd. 

3  Thou  gracioufly  incHnd'fl  thine  ear, 

when  I  to  thee  did  cry  ; 
And  when  my  foul  was  prefs'd  with  fear, 
didfl  inward  flrength  fupply, 

4  Therefore 


176  PSALM    CXXXIX. 

4  Therefore  fhall  cv'ry  earthly  prince 

thy  Name  with  praife  purfue, 
Whom  thefe  admlr'd  events  convince 
that  all  thy  works  are  true. 

5  They  all  thy  wond'rous  ways,  O  Lord, 

with  chearful  fongs  fhall  blefs  1 
And  all  thy  glorious  ad:s  record  ; 
thy  awful  pow*r  confefs. 

6  For  God,  although  enthron'd  on  high^ 

does  thence  the  poor  refpeft  ; 
The  proud  far  off  his  fcornful  eye 
beholds  with  juft  neglefl. 

7  Though  I  with  troubles  am  opprefs'd, 

he  fhall  my  foes  difarm, 
Relieve  my  foul  when  moil  diflreCsMj 
and  keep  me  fafe  from  harm. 

8  The  Lord,  whofe  mercies  ever  laft, 

fhall  fix  my  happy  Hate  ; 
And,  mindful  of  his  favours  paft, 
fhall  his  own  work  compleat. 
PSALM      CXXXIX. 

I,  2   »T-^HOU,  Lord,  by  ftriaeftfearch  haft  known 
I       My  rifing  up  and  lying  down  ; 
My  fecret  thoughts  are  known  to  thee. 
Known  long  before  conceiv'd  by  me. 

3  Thine  eye  my  bed  and  path  furveys. 
My  public  haunts  and  private  v/ays  ; 

4  Thou  know'll  what  'tis  my  lips  would  vent. 
My  yet  unutter'd  words'  intent. 

5  Surrounded  by  thy  pow'r  I  ftand  ; 
On  ev'ry  fide  I  find  thy  hand  : 

6  O  fl<ill,  for  human  reach  too  high  ! 
Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye  ! 

7  O  could  I  fo  perfidious  be. 

To  think  of  once  deferting  thee. 

Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  influence  fhun  ? 

Or  whither  from  thy  prefence  run  ? 

8  If  up  to  heav'n  I  take  my  flight, 

'Tis  there  thou  dv^^ell'ft  enthron'd  in  light ; 
If  down  to  hell's  infernal  plains, 
'Tis  there  Almighty  vengeance  reigns. 

9  If  I  the  morning's  wings  could  gain. 
And  fly  beyond  the  weftcrn  main, 

10  Thy  fwifter  hand  would  firfl;  arrive. 
And  there  aneft  thy  fugitive. 

1 1  Or,  fhould  I  try  to  fhun  thy  fight. 
Beneath  the  fable  wings  of  night ; 
One  glance  from  thee,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darknefs  into  day. 

12  The 


PSALM    CXL,  l'J^ 

\  2  The  veil  of  ni*g"ht  is  no  difguife, 

No  fcreen  from  thy  all-fearching  eyes  ; 

Through  midnight  {hades  thou  find'il  thy  way, 

As  in  the  blazing  noon  of  day. 
13  Thou  knovv'fl  the  texture  of  my  heart. 

My  reins,  and  cv'ry  vital  part ; 

Each  fmgle  thread  in  nature's  loom, 

By  thee  was  cover'd  in  the  womb, 
jf  4  I'll  praife  thee,  from  whofe  hands  I  came, 

A  work  of  luch  a  curious  frame  ; 

The  wonders  thou  in  me  haft  fliown, 

My  foul  with  grateful  joy"  muft  own. 

15  Thine  eyes  my  fubitanee  did  furvey, 
Whilft  yet  a  lifelefs  mafs  it  lay, 

In  fecret  how  exaftly  wrought, 
Ere  from  its  dark  inclofure  brought. 

16  Thoudidfl  the  fhapelefs  embryo  fee. 
Its  parts  were  regifter'd  by  thee  ; 
Thou  faw'ft  the  daily  growth  they  took, 
Form'd  by  the  model  of  thy  book. 

1 7  Let  me  acknowledge  too,  O  God, 
That,  fmce  this  maze  of  life  I  trod. 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  furmount 
The  pow'r  of  numbers  to  recount. 

18  Far  fooner  could  I  reckon  o'er 
The  fands  upon  the  ocean's  fhore ; 
Each  morn  revifmg  what.  I've  done, 
I  find  th'  account  but  new  begun. 

19  The  wicked  thou  fhalt  flay,  O  God  : 
Depart  from  me,  ye  men  of  blood, 

20  Whofe  tongues  heav'n's  majeily  profane, 
And  take  th'  Almighty's  Name  in  vain. 

2 1  Lord,  hate  not  I  their  impious  crew, 
Who  thee  with  enmity  purfue  ? 
And  does  not  grief  my  heart  opprefs. 
When  reprobates  thy  laws  tranfgrcfs  ? 

22  Who  pradlife  enmity  to  thee 
Shall  utmoft  hatred  have  from  me  ; 
Such  men  I  utterly  deteft. 

As  if  they  were  my  foes  profeft. 
23,  24  Search,  try,  O  God,  my  thoughts  and  heart. 
If  mifchief  lurk  in  any  part ; 
CorreA  mc  where  I  go  aftray. 
And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 
PSALM     CXL. 

1  "pReferve  me.  Lord,  from  crafty  foes, 
X        of  treacherous  intent ; 

2  And  from  the  fons  of  violence, 

on  open  mifchief  bent. 

M  3  Their 


178  P  S  A  L  M     CXLI. 


3  Their  llaiid'ring  tongue  the  ferpent's  fling 

ill  iharpnefs  does  exceed  ; 
Between  their  lips  the  gall  of  afps 
and  addei  s*  venom  breed. 

4  Prefcrve  me,  Lord,  from  wicked  hand£> 

nor  leave  my  foul  forlorn, 
A  prey  to  fons  of  violence, 
who  have  my  ruin  fworn. 

5  The  proud  for  me  have  laid  their  fnare, 

and  fpread  their  wily  net ; 
With  traps  and  gins,  where'er  I  move, 
I  find  my  fteps  befet. 

6  But  thus  environed  with  diftrefs, 

thou  art  my  God,  I  faid  ; 
Lord,  hear  my  fupplicating  voice, 
that  calls  to  thee  for  aid. 

7  O  Lord,  the  God  whofe  faving  ftrength 

kind  fuccour  did  convey. 
And  coverM  my  advent'rous  head 
in  battle's  doubtful  day  ; 

8  Permit  net  their  unjuft  defigns 

to  anfwer  their  defire  ; 
Left  they,  encourag'dby  fuccefs, 
to  bolder  crimes  afpire. 

9  Let  firft  their  chiefs  the  fad  effedls 

of  their  injuftice  mourn  ; 
The  blaft  of  their  envenoni'd  breath 
upon  themfelves  return. 

10  Let  them  who  kindle  firft  the  flame, 

its  facrifice  become  ; 
The  pit  they  digg'd  for  me  be  made 
their  own  untimely  tomb. 

1 1  Though  flander's  breath  may  raife  a  florm> 

it  quickly  will  decay  ; 
Their  rage  does  but  the  torrent  fwell, 
that  bears  themfelves  away. 

12  God  willaffert  the  poor  man's  caufcj 

and  fpeedy  fuccour  give  : 
The  juil  fliall  celebrate  his  praife, 
and  in  his  prefence  live. 

PSALM    CXLL 

1  t  I  "^O  thee,  O  Lord,  my  cries  afcend, 

X         O  hafte  to  my  relief ; 
And  with  accuflom'd  pity  hear 
the  accents  of  my  grief. 

2  Inftead  of  off' rings,  let  my  pray'r 

like  morning  incenfe  rife  ; 

My 


PSALM    CXLIL  179 

My  lifted  hand  fupply  the  place 
of  evening  facrlfice. 

^  From  hafty  language  curb  my  tongue, 
and  let  a  conftant  guard 
StiJlkeep  the  portal  of  my  lips 
with  wary  filence  barr'd. 

4  From  wicked  mens'  defigns  and  deeds 

my  heart  and  hands  reftrain  ; 
Nor  let  me  in  the  booty  fliare 
of  their  unrighteous  gain. 

5  Let  upright  men  reprove  my  faults, 

and  I  fhall  think  them  kind  ; 
Like  balm  that  heals  a  wounded  head 

I  their  reproof  fhall  find  ; 
And,  in  return,  my  fervant  pray'r 

I  fhall  for  them  addrefs, 
When  they  are  tempted  and  reduced, 

like  me,  to  fore  diftrefs. 

6  When  fculking  in  Engedi's  rock, 

I  to  their  chiefs  appeal, 
If  one  reproachful  word  I  fpoke, 

when  I  had  pow'r  to  kill. 
7*  Yet  us  they  perfecute  to  death  5 

our  fcatter'd  ruins  lie 
As  thick  as  from  the  hewer's  axe 

the  fever'd  fplinters  fly. 

8  But,  Lord,  to  thee  I  ftill  dlred 

my  fupplicating  eyes, 
O  leave  not  deflitute  my  foul, 
whofe  trull  on  thee  relies. 

9  Do  thou  prcferve  me  from  the  fnares 

that  wicked  hands  have  laid  ; 
Let  them  in  their  own  nets  be  caught, 
while  my  efcape  is  made. 

PSALM    CXLIL 

1  ''  I  ^  O  God,  with  mournful  voice, 

t         in  deep  diftrefs  I  prayM  ; 

2  Made  him  the  umpire  of  my  caufe, 

my  wrongs  before  him  laid. 

3  Thou  didft  my  fteps  direft, 

when  my  griev'd  foul  defpair'd  ; 
For  where  I  thought  to  walk  fecure 
they  had  their  traps  prepared. 

4  I  look'd,  but  found  uo  friend 

to  own  me  in  diftrefs ; 
All  refuge  failM,  no  man  vouchfaf  M 
his  pity  or  redrefs. 

M  2  ?  To 


i8o  PSALM    CXLIIL 

5  ToGodatlaft  IprayM; 

thcu.  Lord,  my  refuge  art, 
My  portion  in  the  land  of  life, 
tilllifeitfelf  depart. 

6  Reduc'd  to  greateil  ftraits, 

to  thee  I  make  my  moan  ; 

O  fave  me  from  opprelling  foes, 

for  me  too  pow'rful  grown. 

7  That  I  may  praife  thy  Name, 

my  foul  from  prifon  bring  ; 

Whilft  of  thy  kind  regard  to  me 

aflembled  faints  fhall  fmg. 

PSALM    CXLIIL 

1  X     ORD,  hear  my  pray'r,  and  to  my  cry 

I,  J      thy  wonted  audience  lend  ; 
In  thy  accufiom'd  faith  and  truth 
a  gracious  anfwer  fend. 

2  Nor  at  thy  ftrift  tribunal  bring 

thy  fervant  to  be  try'd  ; 
For  in  thy  fight  no  living  man 
can  e'er  be  ju(lify*d. 

3  The  fpiteful  foe  purfues  my  life, 

whofe  comforts  all  are  fled  ; 
He  drives  me  into  caves  as  dark 
as  manfions  of  the  dead. 

4  My  fpirit  therefore  is  o'erwhelm'd, 

and  finks  within  my  breafl ; 
My  mournful  heart  grows  defolatc, 
with  heavy  woes  oppreft. 

5  I  call  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 

and  wonders  thou  haft  wrought : 
My  former  dangers  and  efcapes 
em.ploy  my  mufing  thought. 

6  To  thee  my  hands  in  humble  pray'r 

I  fervently  ftretch  out ; 
My  foul  for  thy  refrefliment  thirfts, 
like  land  opprefs'd  with  drought. 

7  Hear  me  with  fpeed  ;  my  fpirit  fails  ^ 

thy  face  no  longer  hide, 
Left  I  become  forlorn,  like  them 
that  in  the  grave  refide. 

8  Thy  kindnefs  early  let  me  hear, 

whofc  truft  on  thee  depends ; 
Teach  me  the  way  where  I  fhould  go  5 
my  foul  to  thee  afceiids. 

9  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  from  all  my  foes 

preferve  and  fet  me  free  ; 
A  fafe  retreat  againft  their  rage 
my  foul  implores  from  thee. 

10  Thou 


PSALM     CXLIV.  i8i 

10  Thou  art  my  God,  thy  righteous  will 

inftru£l  me  to  obey  ; 
Let  thy  good  fpirit  lea4  and  keep 

my  foul  in  thy  right  way.  v 

11  O  !  for  the  fake  of  thy  great  Name, 

revive  my  drooping  heart  ; 
For  thy  truth's  fake,  to  me,  diftrefs*d, 
thy  promised  aid  impart. 

12  In  pity  to  my  fuff'rings,  Lord, 

reduce  my  foes  to  fhame  ; 
Slay  them  that  perfccute  a  foul 
devoted  to  thy  Name. 

PSALM    CXLIV. 

1  ip'OR  ever  blefs'd  be  God  the  Lord, 
_g_        who  does  his  needful  aid  impart, 
At  once  both  ftrength  and  flcill  afford, 

to  wield  my  arms  with  warlike  art. 

2  His  goodnefs  is  my  fort  and  tow'r, 

my  ftrong  deliv'rance  and  my  fhield  ; 
In  him  I  truft,  whofe  matchlefs  pow'r 
makes  to  my  fway  fierce  nations  yield. 

3  Lord,  what's  in  man,  that  thou  (hould'ft  love 

of  him  fuch  tender  care  to  take  ? 
What  in  his  offspring  could  thee  move 
fuch  great  account  of  him  to  make  ? 

4  The  life  of  man  does  quickly  fade, 

his  thoughts  but  empty  are  and  vain, 
His  days  are  like  a  flying  fhade, 

of  whofe  fhort  flay  no  figns  remain. 

5  In  folemn  ftate,  O  God,  defcend, 

whilft  heav'n  its  lofty  head  inclines  ;  ^ 

The  fmoaking  hills  afunder  rend, 
of  thy  approach  the  awful  figns. 

6  Difcharge  thy  awful  light'nings  round, 

and  make  thy  fcatter'd  foes  retreat ; 
Then  with  thy  pointed  arrows  wound, 

and  their  deflruftion  foon  compleat. 
7,  8  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  from  heav'n  engage 

thy  boundlefs  pow'r  my  foes  to  quell, 
And  fnatch  me  from  the  llormy  rage 

of  threat'ning  waves,  that  proudly  fwell. 
Fight  thou  againfl  my  foreign  foes, 

who  utter  fpeeches  falfe  and  vain  ; 
Who,  though  in  folemn  leagues  they  clofe, 

their  fworn  engagements  n  i'er  maintain. 
9  So  I  to  thee,  O  King  of  kings, 

in  new-made  hymns  my  voice  fliall  ralfe, 
Andinflruments  of  many  firings 

fhall  help  me  thus  to  fing  thy  prarfc  : 

U  z  to  «  God 


i82  PSALM    CXLV. 

10  "  God  does  to  kings  his  aid  afford, 

"  to  them  his  fure  lalvation  fends  ; 

'*  'Tis  he  that  from  the  murd'ring  fword 

"  his  fervant  David  fliil  defends." 

1 1  Fight  thou  againft  my  foreign  foes, 

who  utter  fpeeches  falfe  and  vain  ; 
Who,  though  in  folemn  leagues  they  clofe> 
their  fv^^orn  engagements  ne^er  maintain. 

1 2  Then  our  young  fons  like  trees  fhall  grow, 

well  planted  in  fome  fruitful  place  ; 
Our  daughters  fhall  like  pillars  fhow, 
defign'd  fome  royal  court  to  grace. 

13  Our  garners,  fill'd  with  various  ftore, 

fhall  us  and  ours  with  plenty  feed  ; 
Our  fheep,  increafing  move  and  more, 
fiiall  thoufands  and  ten  thoufands  breed. 

14  Strong  fhall  onrlab'ring  oxen  grow, 

nor  in  their  conftant  labour  faint ; 
Whilft  we  no  war  nor  flav'ry  know, 
and  in  our  flreets  hear  no  complaint. 

15  Thrice  happy  is  that  people's  cafe, 

whofe  various  blefiings  thus  abound  ; 
Who  God's  true  worfhip  flill  embrace, 
and  are  with  his  prote6lion  crownM. 
P  S  A  L  M     CXLV. 
I,  a'Tp'HEE  I  will  blefs,  my  God  and  King^ 
X        thy  endlefs  praifc  proclaim  ; 
This  tribute  daily  I  will  bring, 
and  ever  blefs  thy  Name. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  beyond  compare  art  great, 

and  highly.to  be  prais'd  ; 
Thy  majefty,  with  boundlefs  height, 
above  our  knowledge  rais'd. 

4  Renown'd  for  mighty  ads,  thy  fame 

to  future  time  extends  ; 
From  age  to  age  thy  glorious  name 

fucceffively  defcends. 
5,  6  Whilfl  I  thy  glory  and  renown, 

and  wond'rous  works  exprefs. 
The  world  with  me  thy  might  fhall  owrtj, 

and  thy  great  pow'r  confefs. 

7  The  praife  that  to  thy  love  belongs, 

they  fhall  with  joy  proclaim  ; 
Thy  truth  of  all  their  grateful  fongs 
fhall  be  the  conllant  theme. 

8  The  Lord  is  good  ;  frefli  a£ls  of  grace 

his  pity  flill  fupplies  : 
His  anger  moves  with  flowefl  pace, 
his  willing  mercy  flies. 

9,10  Thy 


PSALM     CXLVL  183 

9,  10  Thy  love  through  earth  extends  its  famc> 
to  all  thy  works  expreft  ; 
Thefe  fhow  thy  praife,  whilft  thy  great  Name 
is  by  thy  fervants  bleft. 

1 1  They,  with  a  glorious  profpeA  fir'd, 

fhall  of  thy  kingdoms  fpeak  ; 
And  thy  great  pow'r,  by  all  admir'd, 
their  lofty  fubjeft  make. 

1 2  God's  glorious  works  of  ancient  date 

fhall  thus  to  all  be  known  ; 
And  thus  his  kingdom's  royal  Hate 
with  public  fplendor  fhown. 

13  His  ftedfaft  throne,  from  changes  free, 

fhall  fland  for  ever  fall ; 
His  boundlefs  fway  no  end  fhall  fee, 
but  time  itfelf  out-laft. , 

PART     II. 
14,  15  The  Lord  does  them  fupport  that  fall, 
and  makes  the  proftrate  rife  ; 
For  his  kind  aid  all  creatures  call, 
who  timely  food  fupplies. 
16  Whatever  their  various  wants  require, 
with  open  hand  he  gives  ; 
And  fo  fulfils  the  juft  defire 
of  ev*ry  thing  that  lives. 

17,18  How  holy  is  the  Lord,  how  juft, 
how  righteous  all  his  ways  ! 
How  nigh  to  him,  who  with  firm  truft 
for  his  affiflance  prays  ! 
29  He  grants  the  full  defires  of  thofe 
who  him  with  fear  adore  ; 
And  will  their  troubles  foon  compofe, 
when  they  his  aid  implore. 

20  The  Lord  preferves  all  thofe  with  care 

whom  grateful  love  employs  ; 
But  finners,  who  his  vengeance  dare, 
with  furious  rage  deftroys. 

2 1  My  time  to  come,  in  praifes  fpents, 

fhall  Hill  advance  his  fame  ; 
And  all  mankind  with  one  confent, 
for  ever  blefs  his  Name, 

PSALM    CXLVL 
I,  2  /^  Praife  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  foul, 
\J     for  ever  blefs  his  Name ; 
His  wond'rous  love,  while  life  fhall  lafi:. 
my  conflant  praife  fhall  claim. 
3  On  kings,  the  greateft  fons  of  men, 
let  none  for  aid  rely  ; 

M  4  They 


1 84  PSALM    CXLVIL 

They  cannot  fave  in  dang'rous  times, 
nor  timely  help  apply. 

4  Depriv'd  of  breath,  to  dull  they  turn, 

and  there  negleded  lie  ; 
And  all  their  thoughts  and  vain  defigns 
together  with  them  die. 

5  Then  happy  he,  who  Jacob's  God 

for  his  proteftor  takes  ; 
Who  ftill,  with  well-plac'd  hope,  the  Lord 
his  conilant  refuge  makes.   . 

6  The  Lord,  who  made  both  heav'n  and  earthy 

and  all  ihat  they  contain, 
Will  never  quit  his  ftedfall  truth, 
nor  make  his  promife  vain. 

7  The  pool,  oppreft,  from  all  their  wrongs 

are  eas'd  by  his  decree  ; 
He  gives  the  hungry  needful  food, 
and  lets  the  pris'ners  free. 

8  By  him  the  blind  receive  their  fightj, 

the  weak  and  fall'n  he  rears  ; 
With  kind  regard  and  tender  love 
he  for  the  righteous  cares. 

9  The  ftrangers  he  preferves  from  harmj 

the  orphan  kindly  treats  ; 
Defends  the  widow,  and  the  wiles 
of  wicked  fnen  defeats. 

10  The  God  that  does  in  Sion  dwell 

is  our  eternal  King  : 
From  age  to  age  his  reign  endures  ; 
let  all  his  praifes  fmg. 

PSALM    CXLVIL 

1  /^  Praife  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy, 
\^      and  celebrate  his  fame  ! 

For  pleafant,  good,  and  comely  'tis 
to  praife  his  holy  Name. 

2  His  holy  city  God  will  build, 

though  leveli'd  with  the  ground  ; 
Bring  back  his  people,  though  difpers'd 
through  all  the  nations  round. 
3,  4  He  kindly  heals  the  broken  hearts, 
and  all  their  wounds  does  clofe  ; 
He  tells  the  number  of  the  itars, 
their  fev'ral  names  he  knows. 
5,  6  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  his  powV, 
his  wifdom  has  no  bound  ; 
The  meek  he  raifes,  and  throws  down 
the  wicked  to  the  ground. 

To 


PSALM     CXLVII.  185 

•7  To  God,  the  Lord,  a  hymn  of  praifc 
with  grateful  voices  fing  ; 
To  fongs  of  triumph  tune  the  harp, 
and  ftrike  each  warbling  ftring. 
^  He  covers  heaven  with  clouds,  and  thence 
refreftiing  rain  bellows  ; 
Through  him,  on  mountain-tops,  the  grafs 
with  wond'rous  plenty  grows. 

9  He  favage  beafts  that  loofely  range, 

with  timely  food  fupplies  ; 
He  feeds  the  ravens'  tender  brood, 
and  Hops  their  hungry  cries. 

10  He  values  not  the  warlike  fteed, 

but  does  his  ftrength  difdain  ; 
The  nimble  foot  that  fwiftly  runs 

no  prize  from  him  can  gain.  , 

1 1  But  he  to  him  that  fears  his  Name 

his  tender  love  extends  ; 
To  him  that  on  his  boundlefs  grace 

with  ftedfail  hope  depends. 
12,  13  Let  Sion  and  Jerufalem 

to  God  their  praife  addrefs  ; 
Who  fenc'd  their  gates  with  maffy  bars, 

and  does  their  children  blefs. 

J  4,  15  Through  all  their  borders  he  gives  peace, 
with  fineft  wheat  they're  fed  ; 
He  fpeaks  the  word,  and  what  he  wills 
is  done  as  foon  as  faid. 

1 6  Large  flakes  of  fnow,  like  fleecy  wool, 

defcend  at  his  command  ; 
And  hoary  froft,  like  aflies  fpread, 
is  fcatter'd  o'er  the  land. 

1 7  When,  join'd  to  thefe,  he  does  his  hail 

in  little  morfels  break, 
Who  can  againft  his  piercing  cold 
fecurc  defences  make  ^ 

1 8  He  fends  his  word,  which  melts  the  Ice  | 

he  makes  his  wind  to  blow  ; 
And  foon  the  ftreams,  congeal'd  before, 
in  plenteous  currents  flow. 

19  By  him  his  fl:atutes  and  decrees 

to  Jacob's  fons  were  fliown  ; 
And  (till  to  Ifrael's  chofen  feed 
his  righteous  laws  are  known. 

20  No  other  nation  this  can  boaft: ; 

nor  did  he  e'er  afford 
To  heathen  lands  his  oracles, 
and  knowledge  of  his  word. 

PSALM 


iB6  PSALM     CXLVIIL 

PSALM     CXLVIIL 

E  boundlefs  realms  of  joy, 


Y 


Exalt  your  Maker's  fame  j 
His  pralfe  your  fong  employ 
Above  the  ftarry  frame  : 
Your  voices  raife, 
Ye  Cherubim, 
And  Seraphim-, 
To  fing  his  praife. 
3,4  Thou  moon,  that  ruPft  the  nightj 
And  fun  that  guid'ft  the  day, 
Ye  glittering  flars  of  light, 
To  him  your  homage  pay  : 
His  praife  declare. 
Ye  heav'ns  above, 
And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 
5,  6  Let  them  adore  the  Lorc 
And  praife  his  holy  Name, 
By  whofe  Almighty  word 
They  all  from  nothing  came  ; 
And  all  {hall  laft, 
From  changes  free  ; 
His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  faft. 
7,  8  Let  earth  her  tribute  pay  ; 
Praife  him  ye  dreadful  whales. 
And  fifh  that  through  the  fea 
Glide  fwift  with  glitt'ring  fcales^ 
Fire,  hail,  and  fnow, 
And  mifty  air. 
And  winds  that,  where 
He  bids  them,  blow. 
9,  10  By  hills  and  mountains,  all 
In  grateful  concert  join'd; 
By  cedars  {lately  tall, 
And  trees  for  fruit  defign'd  ; 
By  ev'ry  bea{l, 
And  creeping  thing, 
And  fowl  of  wing, 
His  Name  be  bleft. 
11,12  Let  all  of  royal  birth. 

With  thofe  of  humbler  frame, 
And  judges  of  the  earth. 
His  matchlefs  praife  proclaim  : 
In  this  dcfign. 
Let  youths  with  maids. 
And  hoary  heads 
With  children  join* 


13  United 


PSALM     CXLIX.  187 

E3  United  zeal  be  fliown, 

His  wond'rous  fame  to  raife, 
Whofe  glorious  Name  alone 
Defcrves  our  endlefs  praife  : 
Earth's  utmoft  ends 
His  pow'r  obey  ; 
His  glorious  fway 
The  ilcy  tranfcends. 
J4  His  chofen  faints  to  grace. 
He  fets  them  up  on  high, 
And  favours  IfraePs  race,    ;; 
Who  ftlll  to  him  are  nigh  : 
O  therefore  raife, 
Your  grateful  voice, 
And  ftlU  rejoice 

The  Lord  to  praife. 

PSALM    CXLIX. 
3 ,  2  /^  Praife  ye  the  Lord, 

V-/      prepare  your  glad  voice, 
His  praife  in  the  great 

affembly  to  ling : 
In  our  great  Creator 

let  Ifrael  rejoice  ; 
And  children  of  Sion 

be  glad  in  their  King.  ^ 

3,  4  Let  them  his  great  Name 
extol  in  the  dance  ; 
With  timbrel  and  harp 

his  pralfes  exprefs ; 
Who  always  takes  pleafure 

his  faints  to  advance. 

And  w^Ith  his  falvation 

the  humble  to  blefs. 

5,  6  With  glory  adornM, 

his  people  fhall  ling 

To  God,  who  their  beds 

with  fafety  does  (hield  ; 
Their  mouths  fiUM  with  pralfes 

of  him,  their  great  King  ; 
Whilft  a  two-edged  fword 
their  right-hand  fhall  wield  j 
7,  8  Juft  vengeance  to  take 

for  injuries  paft  ;  ^ 

To  punifh  thofe  lands 
for  ruin  defign'd ; 
With  chains,  as  their  captives, 

to  tie  their  kings  faft, 
With  fetters  of  iron 
their  nobles  to  bind. 

9  Thus 


i88  PSALM    CL. 

9  Thus  Hiall  they  make  good, 

when  them  they  deftroy. 
The  dreadful  decree 

which  God  does  proclaim  ; 
Such  honour  and  triumph 

his  faints  fhall  enjoy  : 
O  therefore  for  ever 

exalt  his  great  Name. 

PSALM    CL. 

1  /^  PraifetheLo    'in  that  bleft  place, 

V_-/     from  whence  his  goodnefs  largely  flows ; 
Praife  him  in  heav'n,  where  he  his  face, 
unveil'd,  in  perfeft  glory  fhows. 

2  Praife  him  for  all  the  mighty  afts, 

which  he  in  our  behalf  has  done  ; 
His  kindnefs  this  return  exafts, 

with  which  our  praife  fhould  equal  run. 

3  Let  the  fhrill  trumpet's  warlike  voice 

make  rocks  and  hills  his  praife  rebound  5 
Praife  him  with  harp's  melodious  noife, 
and  gentle  pfalt'ry's  filver  found. 

4  Let  virgin  troops  foft  timbrels  bring, 

and  fome  with  graceful  motion  dance  ; 
Let  inftruments  of  various  ftrings, 
with  organs  join'd,  his  praife  advance. 

5  Let  them  who  joyful  hymns  compofe, 

to  fymbals  fet  their  fongs  of  praife  ; 
Cymbals  of  common  ufe,  and  thofe 
that  loudly  found  on  folemn  days. 

6  Let  all  that  vital  breath  enjoy, 

the  breath  he  does  to  them  afford. 
In  juft  returns  of  praife  employ  : 
let  ev'ry  creature  praife  the  Lo. 

GLORIA      PATRI. 

Common  Meafure, 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghoft, 
the  God  whom  we  adore^ 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
and  fhall  be  evermore. 

As  Pfalm  XXV. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

and  Spirit,  glory  be  ; 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  fhall  be  fo 

to  all  eternity. 


GLORIA      P  A  T  R  I.         189 

As  Pfalm  0. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghoft,  ' 

the  God  whom  earth  and  heav'n  adore. 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 

is  now,  and  fliall  be  evermore. 

As  Pfalm  XXXVII. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghoft, 

The  God  whom  heav'n*s  triumphant  hoft, 

and  fufF'ring  faints  on  earth  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  in  ages  paft, 
As  now  it  is,  and  fo  fhall  laft, 

when  time  itfelf  fhall  be  no  more. 


As  Pfalm  OXLVIII. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  blefs'd. 
Eternal  three  in  one. 
All  worlhip  be  addrcfs'd ; 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now. 
And  fhall  be  fo 
For  evermore. 

As  Pfalm  OXLIX. 

By  Angels  in  heav'n 
of  ev'ry  degree. 
And  faints  upon  earth, 

all  praife  be  addrefs'd 
To  God  in  three  perfons, 

one  God  ever  blefs'd ; 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 

and  fdways  {hall  be. 


^im^' 


(     I90     ) 

HYMNS. 


HYMN    I. 
The   SONG  of  the  Angsls. 
For  the  Nativity  of  our  blejfed  Lord  and  Saviour* 
Luke  II.   ver.  8 — 15. 

1  "TXTHile  fhepherds  watch 'd  their  flocks  by  night, 

V  V        all  feated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 

and  giory  fhone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  faid  he,  for  mighty  dread 

had  feiz'd  their  troubled  mind  ; 
**  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
"  to  you,  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  Tov/n,  this  day 

"  is  born  of  David's  line, 
**  The  Saviour,  v/ho  is  Chrift  the  Lord  5 
"  and  this  fliall  be  the  fign  : 

4  "  The  Heav'niy  Babe  you  there  (hall  find, 

"  to  human  vievv  diiplay'd, 
**  All  meanly  v^Tapp'd  in  fwathing  bands, 
**  and  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  fpake  the  Seraph,  and  forthwith 

appear'd  a  (hining  throng 
Of  Angels,  praifing  God,  who  thus 
addrefs'd  their  joyful  fong  : 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

"  and  to  the  earth  be  peace  : 
"  Good  will,  henceforth,  from  heav'n  to  men 
**  begin,  and  never  ceafe." 

H  Y  M  N    XL 

57^^  S  O  N  G  0/  M  E  N,  refponfive  to  the  SoNG 
of  the  Angels. 

1  XXTHILE  Angels  thus,  O  Lord,  rejoice, 

V  V        fhall  men  no  Anthem  raife  ? 
O  may  we  lofe  thefe  ufelefs  tongues, 

when  we  forget  to  praife  ! 

2  Then  let  us  fwell  refponfive  notes, 

and  join  the  heav'niy  throng  ; 
For  Angels  no  fuch  love  have  known 
as  we,  to  wake  their  fong. 
a  Good-will  to  finful  dull  is  Ihown, 
and  peace  on  earth  is  giv'n  ; 
-  lo  I  th'  incarnate  Saviour  comes, 
h  news  of  joy  from  heav'n  ! 

4  Merc^ 


HYMNS.  191 

4  Mercy  and  truth,  with  fweet  accord, 

his  rifing  beams  adorn  ; 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  in  concert  ling — 
"  The  Promis'd  Child  is  born  !" 

5  Glory  to  God,  in  higheft  flrains, 

by  higheft  worlds  is  paid  ; 
Be  glory,  then,  by  us  proclaimed, 

and  by  our  lives  difplay'd  ; 
€  Till  we  attain  thofebhfsful  realms, 

where  now  our  Saviour  reigns  ; 
To  rival  thefe  celeftial  Choirs 

in  their  immortal  ftrains  ! 

HYMN     III. 
For  GOOD-FRIDAY. 

On  the  Sufferings  of  our  blejfed  Lord  and  Sany'tour. 

1  \?  ROM  whence  thefe  direful  omens  round, 
J7       which  heav'n  and  earth  amaze  ? 
Wherefore  do  eaithqnakes  cleave  the  ground? 

why  hides  the  fun  his  rays  ? 

2  Well  may  the  earth  ailoni(h*d  fliake, 

and  nature  fympathize  ! 
The  fun  as  darkeft  night  be  black  ! 
their  Maker,  Jefus  dies  ! 

3  Behold  faft  ftreaming  from  the  tree 

his  all-atoning  blood ! 
Is  this  the  Infinite  ?  'tis  he, 
my  Saviour  and  my  God  ! 

4  For  me  thefe  pangs  his  foul  alTail, 

for  me  this  death  is  borne  ; 
My  fms  gave  fharpnefs  to  the  nail, 
and  pointed  ev*ry  thorn. 

5  Let  fin  no  more  my  foul  enflave, 

break,  Lord,  its  tyrant  chain  ; 
O  fave  me,  whom  thou  cam*ft  to  fave, 
nor  bleed,  nor  die  in  vain  ! 

HYMN      IV. 
For  EASTER-DAY. 

On  the  Refurre&ton, 

1  QINCE  ChriftourPaffoverlsflain, 
v!3      *  facrifice  for  all ; 

Let  all,  with  thankful  hearts,  agree 
to  keep  the  Feftival ; 

2  Not  with  the  leaven,  as  of  old, 

of  fin  and  malice  fed  ; 
But  with  unfeigned  fincerity, 
and  truth's  unleaven'd  bread. 


192  H     Y     M     N     SJ 

3  Chrift  being  rais'd  by  Pow'r  DivinCj 

and  refcu'd  from  the  grave, 
Shall  die  no  more  ;  Death  fhall  on  him 
no  more  dominion  have. 

4  For  that  he  died,   'twas  for  our  fins 

he  once  vouchfaf 'd  to  die  : 
But  that  he  lives,  he  lives  to  God 
for  all  eternity. 

5  So  count  yourfelves  as  dead  to  fmj 

but  gracioufly  reftor'd;, 
And  made,  henceforth,  alive  to  God; 
through  Jefus  Chrift  our  Lord. 

HYMN    Vi 
For  the  fame, 

1  //^  Hrift  from  the  dead  is  rais'd,  and  made 
\^^      the  Firll  Fruits  of  the  tomb  ; 

For,  as  by  man  came  death,  by  man 
did  refurreftion  come. 

2  For,  as  in  Adam  all  mankind 

did  guilt  and  death  derive  ; 
So,  by  the  nghteoufnefs  of  Chrift^ 
fhall  all  be  made  alive. 

3  If  then  ye  rifen  are  with  Chrift, 

feek  only  how  to  get 
The  things  which  are  above,  where  Chrift 
at  God's  right-hand  is  fet, 

HYMN     VI. 
i^or  W  H  I  T  S  U  N  D  A  Y, 

1  ^OME,  Holy  Ghoft  !   Creator,  come, 
\^     infpiie  the  fouls  of  thine  ; 

Till  ev'ry  heart  which  thou  haft  made 
be  fill'd  with  grace  divine, 

2  Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  gift 

of  God,  and  fire  of  love  ; 
The  everlafting  fpring  of  joy, 
and  unclion  from  above. 

3  Thy  gifts  are  manifold,  thou  writ*ft 

God's  law  in  each  true  heart  ; 
The  Promife  of  the  Father,  thou 
doft  heav'nly  fpeech  impart. 

4  Enlighten  our  dark  fouls,  till  they 

thy  facred  love  embrace  ; 
Affift  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 
with  thy  celcftial  grace. 

5  Drive  far  from  us  the  mortal  fpe^  « 

and  give  us  peace  within, 

That^ 


H     Y     M    N     So  193 

That,  by  thy  guidance  bleft,  we  may 

efcapc  the  fn ares  of  fin. 
6  Teach  us  the  Father  to'  confefs, 

and  Son,  from  death  revived. 
And  thee  with  both,  O  Holy  Ghoft  ! 

who  art  from  both  deriv'd. 

HYMN     VILl 
For  the  fame. 

1  /^OME,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dove, 
V>f      with  all  thy  quickening  pow'rs ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  facred  love, 

In  thefe  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

fond  of  thefe  earthly  toys  ; 
Our  fouls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
to  reach  eternal  joys  ! 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifelefs  fongs, 

in  vain  we  flrive  to  rife  ! 
Hofannas  languifh  on  our  tongues, 
and  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dovci 

with  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs. 
Come,  (hed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
and  that  iliall  kindle  ours  ! 

HYMN    VIII. 
For  the  fame. 
f    TT  E's  come  !  let  every  knee  be  bent, 
JL  JL      all  hearts  new  joy  refume  ; 
Sing,  ye  redeemed,  with  one  confent, 
"  The  Comforter  Is  come." 
t  What  greater  gift,  what  greater  love, 

could  God  on  man  bellow  t  ^ 

Angels  for  this  rejoice  above, 
let  man  rejoice  below  ! 

3  Hail,  Blefled  Spirit !   may  each  foul 

thy  facred  influence  feel ; 
Do  thou  each  linful  thought  contrpul, 
and  fix  our  wav'ring  zeal ! 

4  Thou  to  the  confcience  doft  convey 

thofe  checks  which  we  fhould  know  ; 
Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way  ; 
thou  giv'fl:  us  fl:rength  to  go. 

HYMN     IX. 
For  theYiOl^Y    COMMUNION. 
Froni  the  Revelation  of  St.  john. 
^  HOU,  God,  all  glory,  honour,  pow'r, 

art  worthy  to  receive  ;  ' 

N 
*  Chap,  iv.  Since 


T 


94  HYMNS,. 

Since  all  things  by  thy  pow'r  were  made, 
and  by  thy  bounty  live. 

2  fAnd  worthy  is  the  Lamb  all  pow'r, 

honour,  and  wealth  to  gain, 
Glory  and  ft rength  ;  who,  for  our  fins, 
a  facrifice  was  flain  ! 

3  +  All  worthy  thou,  who  haft  redeem'dj 

and  ranfom'd  us  to  God, 
From  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  coaft, 
by  thy  moft  precious  blood. 

4  I]  Blefiing  and  honour,  glory,  pow'r, 

by  all  in  earth  and  heav'n, 
To  him  that  fits  upon  the  throne, 
and  to  the  Lamb  be  giv'm 
H  Y  M  N     X. 
For  the  fame. 
I    l\/rY  God,  and  is  thy  Table  fpread  ? 
xVX   and  does  thy  Cup  with  love  o'erflow  I 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 

and  let  them  thy  fweet  mercies  know  ! 
I  Hail  facred  Feaft,  which  Jeius  makes  I 
rich  banquet  of  his  ftefh  and  blood  \ 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 

that  facred  ftream,  that  heav'nly  food  ! 

3  Why  are  its  dainties  all  in  vain 

before  unwilling  hearts  difplay 'd  ? 
Was  not  for  you  the  vidlim  flain  ? 
are  you  forbid  the  children's  bread  ? 

4  O  let  thy  table  honour'd  be, 

and  furnifh'd  well  with  joyful  guefts  ; 
And  may  each  foul  falvation  fee, 
that  here  its  holy  pledges  taftes  ! 

5  Drawn  by  the  quick'ning  grace,  O  Lord  ! 

in  countlefs  numbers  kt  them  come. 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board, 
trie  bread  that  lives  beyTr.d  the  tomb  ! 

6  Nor  let  thy  fpreading  Gofpel  reft, 

till  through  the  world  thyjjrutn  has  run, 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  bleft 
who  fee  the  light,  c:-  feel  the  fun  1 

HYMN     XL 
For  the  fame* 

1  A    ND  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God, 
jf\,     who  once  at  diftance  ftood  ? 

And, '  to  effect  this  glorious  change, 
did  Jefus  ftied  his  blood  ? 

2  O  for  a  fong  of  ardent  praife, 

to  bear  our  frjuls  above  ! 

Vvhat 
t  Chr.p,  V.    12.         X  Chap,  V.  9.         !l  /'V.  13. 


HYMN     S.  195 

What  fhoiild  allay  our  lively  hope, 
or  damp  our  flaming  love  ! 

3  Then  let  us  join  the  heav'nly  Choirs, 

to  praife  our  Heav'nly  King  ! 
O  may  that  love  which  fpread  this  board, 
infpire  us  while  we  fing — 

4  "  Glory  to  God  in  highefl:  ftrains, 

"  and  to  the  earth  be  peace  ;  , 

**  Good-will  from  heav'n  to  men  is  come  ; 
"  and  let  it  never  ceafe  !" 

HYMN    XIL 
On  the  NEW-YEAR. 

1  ^  \^  HE  God  of  life,  whofe  conftant  care 

I       With  bleHings  crowns  each  op'ning  year, 
My  fcanty  fpan  doth  ftili  prolong, 
And-wakes  anew  mine  annual  fong. 

2  How  many  precious  fouls  are  fled 
To  the  vail  regions  of  the  dead^ 
Since  to  this  day  the  changing  fun 
Through  his  laft  yearly  period  run^ 

3  We  yet  furvive  ;  but  who  can  fay, 

"  Or  through  this  year,  or  month,  or  day, 

"  I  fhall  retain  this  vital  breath, 

*'  Thus  far,  at  leaft,  in  league  with  death  ?'* 

4  That  breath  is  thine.  Eternal  God  ; 
'Tis  thine  to  fix  my  foul's  abode  ; 

It  holds  its  life  from  the  alone. 

On  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown. 
5:  To  thee  our  fpirits  we  relign, 
,     Make  them  and  own  them  ftill  as  thine  ; 

So  fliall  they  live  fecure  from  fear, 

Though  death  fhould  blafl:  the  rifmg  yean 

6  Thy  children,  panting  to  be  gone. 
May  bid  the  tide  of  time  roll  on. 
To  land  them  on  that  happy  fhore, 
Where  years  and  death  are  known  no  more  I 

7  No  more  fatigue,  no'^ore  difl:refs, 
Nor  iin  nor  hell  fliall  reach  that  place  ; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  fongs, 
Refounding  from  immortal  tongues  : 

8  No  more  alarms  from  ghoftly  foes  ;  - 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repofe  ; 
No  midnight  fliade,  no  clouded  fun, 
But  facred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

9  C,  long  expected  year  !   begin  ; 
Dawn  on  this  world  of  woe.  and  fin  ; 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road. 
To  fleep  iii-  death,  and  reft  with  God, 

N  2  HYMN 


196  H     Y     M    N     S. 

HYMN    XIII. 

Ths  Christian's  HOPE. 

I    "T  7t  7'  KEN,  riTing  from  the  bed  of  death;^ 
V  \     o'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  fear, 
1  fee  my  Maker,  face  to  face  ; 
O  how  fiiall  I  appear  ! 
3  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 
and  mercy  may  be  fought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  fhrinks, 
and  trembles  at  the  thought  ; 

3  When  thou,  O  Lord,  fhalt  Hand  difclos'J 

in  Majefty  fevere, 
~     And  fit  in  judgment  on  my  foul ; 
O  how  fiiall  I  appear  ! 

4  But  thou  haft  told  the  troubled  mind, 

who  does  hsr  fms  lament ; 

The  timely  tribute  of  her  tears 

mall  endlefs  woe  prevent. 

5  Then  fee  the  forrow  of  my  heart, 

e'er  yet  it  be  too  late  ; 
And  hear  my  Saviour's  dying  groans^ 
to  give  thefe  forrows  weight. 

6  For  never  fhall  my  foul  defpair 

her  pardon  to  procure. 
Who  knows  thy  only  Son  has  died, 
to  make  her  pardon  fure. 

7  Great  God  !  with  wonder  and  with  praife 

on  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 
But  ftill  thy  wifdom,  pow'r,  and  grace, 
fhine  brighter  in  thy  Book. 

8  The  ftars,  that  in  their  courfes  roll, 

have  much  inftruftion  giv'n  ; 
But  thy  good  Word  informs  my  foul 
how  I  may  foar  to  heav'n. 

9  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  fliow 

the  goodnefs  of  the  Lord; 
But  fruits  of  Hfe  and  glory  gtbw 
in  thy  moft  holy  Word. 

10  Here  are  my  choiceft  treafures  hid, 

here  my  beft  comfort  lies; 
Here  my  defires  are  fatisfy'd, 
and  here  my  hopes  arife. 

1 1  Lord,  make  me  underftand  thy  law, 

ftiow  what  my  faults  have  been  ; 
And  from  thy  Gofpel  let  me  draw 
pardon  for  all  my  fin. 
X  2   Here  would  I  learn  how  Chrift  has  died 
to  fave  my  foul  from  hell ; 


Not 


HYMNS.  197 

Not  all  the  books  on  earth  befide 

fuch  heav'nly  wonders  tell. 
13  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 

and  take  a  frefh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  thefe  wonders  o'er, 

and  meditate  by  night. 

HYMN    XIV. 

On  Gratitude  to  GOD. 

1  "TXT HEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  Godj 

V  V        niy  rifing  foul  furveys  ; 
Tranfported  with  the  view,  I'm  loll 
in  wonder,  love,  and  praife  ! 

2  O  how  fhall  words  with  equal  warmth 

the  gratitude  declare. 
That  glows  within  my  ravifh'd  heart  1 
but  thou  ganft  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  Providence  my  life  fuftaln'dj 

and  all  my  wants  redreft, 
When  in  the  filent  womb  I  lay, 
and  hung  upon  the  breaft. 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 

thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learnt 
to  form  themfelves  in  pray*r 

5  Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  foul 

thy  tender  care  beflow'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceiv'd 
from  whom  thofe  comforts  flow'd. 

6  When  in  the  (lipp'ry  paths  of  youth 

with  heedlefs  ileps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unfeen,  convcy'd  me  fafc, 
and  led  me  up  to  man. 

7  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths, 

it  gently  clear'd  my  way. 
And  through  the  pleafing  fnares  of  vice, 

more  to  be  fear'd  than  they. 
S  When  worn  with  iicknefs,  oft  haft  thou 

with  health  renewed  my  face  ; 
And  when  in  fins  and  forrows  funk, 

reviv'd  my  foul  with  grace. 

9  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  bliffi 

has  made  my  cup  run  o'er  ; 
And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend 
has  doubled  all  my  ftore. 

10  Ten  thoufand  thoufand  precious  gifts 

my  daily  thanks  employ  ; 
Nor  is  the  leaft  a  chcarful  heart, 
that  taftes  thofe  gifts  with  joy. 

N  3  II  Through 


1 98  HYMN    S. 

1 1  Through  ev'ry  period  of  my  life 

thy  goodnefs  I'll  purf'uc/; 
And  after  death,  in  diftant  worlds, 
the  glorious  theme  renew. 

12  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

divide  thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
thy  mercy  fhall  adore. 

13  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 

a  joyful  fong  I'll  raife  ; 

For  oh  !   eternity's  too  fhort 

to  utter  all  thy  praife^ 

HYMN    XV. 

On  the  Glory  of  GOT)   in   iJje  Starry  Heavens  :   Being  a 
Tranjlatlon  of  Part  of  the  I  (^th  Pfolm  of  David. 

1  TH  -^^  fpacious  firmament  on  high, 

X  With  all  the  blue  etherial  ficy,  . 
Andfpangled  heav'ns,  a  fhining  frame. 
Their  great  original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  fun  from  day  to  day. 
Does  his  Creator's  pow'r  difplay, 
And  publifhes  to  ev'ry  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  Hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  fhades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wond'rous  tale  ; 
And  nightly,  to  the  lift'ning  earth, 
Repeats  the  ftory  of  her  birth  j 

4  Whilfc  all  the  ftars  that  round  her  buriiy 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn. 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  fpread  the  truth  from,  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  folemn  filence  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terreflrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  found 
Amidfl  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  j 

6  In  reafon's  ear  they  all  rejoice. 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  fmging  as  they  fhine, 

*'  The  Hand  that  made  ns  is  Divine.** 

H  Y  M  N    XVL  ^ 

On  the  Providence  of  GOT)  :    T alien  chiefly  from  the  2^d 

Pfalm  of  David. 
I   ''  I  ^HE  Lord  my  pafture  fhall  prepare, 
X      And  feed  me  with  a  fliepherd's  care  ; 
His  prefence  fhall  my  wants  fuppiy. 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye  ; 
,2  My  noon-day  walks  he  ihall  attend, 
And  all  my  midi tight  hours  defend  : 

When 


HYMNS.  199 

When  in  the  fultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirfty  mountain  pant, 

3  To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wand'ring  fteps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  foft  and  flow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landfl^ip  flow. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread. 
With  gloomy  horrors  overfprcad-; 
My  iledfaft  heart  fhall  fear  no  ill. 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  ftill ; 

5  Thy  friendly  crook  ihall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  fhade  ; 
Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  ftray, 

6  Thy  bounty  fliall  my  pains  beguile. 
The  barren  wildernefs  fliall  fmile, 

With  fudden  greens  and  herbage  crown'd,  ^^' 

And  flreams  fhall  murmur  all  around. 


HYMN    XVII. 

For  the  Mercies  of  Redemption. 

1  A    LL-glorious  God,  what  hymns  of  praife 
Jl\^   Shall  our  tranfported  voices  raife  \ 
What  ardent  love  and  zeal  are  due, 

While  heav'n  ftands  open  to  our  view  ! 

2  Once  we  were  fall'n,  and  O  how  low  ! 
Juft  on  the  brink  of  endlefs  woe  ; 
When  Jefus,  from  the  realms  above. 
Borne  on  the  wings  of  boundlefs  love, 

3  Scatter'd  the  fhadeg  of  death  and  night, 
And  fpread  around  his  heav'nly  light ! 
By  him  what  wond'rous  grace  is  (hown 
To  fouls  impoverifh'd  and  undone. 

4  He  fhows,  beyond  thefe  mortal  fhores, 
A  bright  inheritance  as  ours  ; 
Where  Saints  in  light  our  coming  wait. 
To  fhare  their  holy,  happy  ftate  ! 

HYMN    XVIII. 

For  public  Mercies  and  Deliverances. 

1  O  Alvation  doth  to  God  belong  ; 

C3    His  pow'r  and  grace  (hall  be  our  fong  ; 
From  him  alone  all  mercies  flow  ; 
His  arm  alone  fubducs  the  foe  ! 

2  Then  praife  this  God,  who  bows  his  ear 
Propitious  to  his  people's  pray'r  ; 
And  though  deliv'i-ance  he  may  Hay, 
Yet  anfwers  ftill  in  his  own  day. 

3  O  may  this  goodnefs  lead  our  land. 
Still  fav'd  by  thine  Almighty  hand, 

N  4  The 


2CO  H    Y    M    N   .S. 

The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 

To  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King  • 

4  Till  ev'ry  public  temple  raife 

A  fong  of  triumph  to  t)iy  praife  ; 
And  ev'ry  peaceful  private  home  • 
To  thee  a  temple  fhall  become. 

5  Still  be  it  our  fupreme  delight. 
To  walk  as  in  thy  glorious  fight ; 
Still  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear, 
Till  life's  lad  hour,  to  perfevere. 

HYMN    XIX.  ^ 

On  GOD's  Dominion  over  the  Sea, 

1  /^  OD  of  the  feas  !  thine  awful  voice 
V-X    Bids  all  the  rolling  waves  rejoice  ! 
And  one  foft  vr ord  of  thy  command 
Can  fink  them  filent  in  the  fand. 

2  The  fraalleft  lifh  that  fwims  the  feas. 
Sportful,  to  thee  a  tribute  pays  ; 
And  largeft  monfters  of  the  deep, 
At  thy  command,  or  rage  ot  fleep. 

3  Thus  is  thy  glorious  pow'r  ador'd 
Among  the  wat'ry  nations,  Lord  I 

Yet  men,  who  trace  the  dang'rous  wavesj 
Forget  the  iNlighty  God  who  faves  ! 

HYMN    XX. 

Which  may  be  ufed  at  Sea  or  on  Land, 

1  T     CRD  !   for  the  juft  thou  doft  provide  j 

1  2     thou  art  their  fure  defence  ! 
Eternal  Wifdom  is  their  guide, 
their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  Though  they  through  foreign  lands  fhould  roaffij 

and  breathe  the  tainted  air 
In  burning  climates,  far  from  home  ; 
yet  thou,  their  God,  art  there. 

3  Thy  goodnefs  fweetens  ev'ry  foil, 

makes  ev*ry  country  pleafe  ; 
Thou  on  the  fnowy  hills  doil  fmlle, 
and  fmooth'lt  the  rugged  feas  ! 

4  When  waves  on  waves,  to  heav'n  uprear'd, 

defy'dthe  pilot's  art; 
When  terror  in  each  face  appear'd, 
and  forrow  in  each  heart  ; 

5  To  thee  I  rais'd  my  humble  pray'p, 

to  fnatch  me  from  the  grave  ! 

I  found  thine  ear  not  flow  to  hear, 

nor  fhort  thine  arm  to  fave  ! 

6  Thou  gav'ft  the  word — the  winds  did  ceafe, 

the  ftornis  obey'd  thy  will, 

The 


HYMNS.  ^oi 

The  raging  fea  was  hufhM  in  peace, 

and  ev'ry  wave  was  ftill ! 
For  this,  my  life,  in  ev*ry  ftate, 

a  life  of  praife  fhall  be  ; 
And  death,  when  death  fhall  be  my  fate, 

fhall  join  my  foul  to  thee. 


HYMN     XXI. 
Prayer  and  Hope  o/  V  I  C  T  O  R  Y. 

1  "^TOW  may  the  God  of  grace  and  pow'r 
xNI       attend  his  people's  humble  cry  ; 
Defend  them  in  the  needful  hour, 

and  fend  deliv'rance  from  on  high. 

2  In  his  falvation  is  our  hope, 

and  in  the  Name  of  IfraePs  God 
Our  troops  fliall  lift  their  banners  up  ; 
our  navies  fpread  their  flags  abroad. 

3  Some  trufl:  in  horfes  trainM  for  war, 

and  fome  of  chariots  make  their  boafts  ; 
Our  furefl;  expeftations  are 

from  thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  hofts  ! 

4  Then  fave  us.  Lord,  from  flavlfh  fear, 

and  let  our  truft  be  firm  and  ftrong. 
Till  thy  falvation  fhall  appear, 

and  hymns  of  peace  conclude  our  fong. 

HYMN    XXIL 

For  the  ufe  of  the  ^icv.. 
I   nr  X  T  HEN  dangers,  woes,  or  death  are  nigb, 
V  V      Paft  mercies  teach  me  where  to  fly  ; 
Thine  arm.  Almighty  God,  can  aid, 
When  ficknefs  grieves,  and  pains  invade. 
^  To  all  the  various  helps  of  art 
Kindly  thy  healing  pow'r  impart  | 
Bethefda^s*  bath  refus'd  to  fave 
Unlefs  an  Angel  blefs'd  the  wave. 

3  All  med'cines  aA  by  thy  decree. 
Receive  commillion  all  from  thee  ; 
And  not  a  plant  which  fpreads  the  plains. 
But  teems  with  health,  when  heav'n  ordains. 

4  Clay  and  Siloam'sf  pool,  we  find. 

At  heav'n's  command  reflor'd  the  blind  ; 
And  Jordan's:}:  waters  hence  were  feen 
To  wafli  a  Syrian  leper  clean. 
,5  But  grant  me  nobler  favours  ftill, 
Grant  me  to  know  and  do  thy  will ; 
Purge  my  foul  foul  from  ev'ry  flain. 
And  fave  me  from  eternal  pain. 

6  Ca« 
*  John  v.  4.  f  John  ix.  7.  %  K'mgs  v.  10. 


202  HYMN    S. 

6  Can  fuch  a  wretch  for  pardon  fue  ? 
My  crimes,  my  crimes,  arife  in  view, 
Arreft  my  trembling  tongue  in  prayer, 
And  pour  the  horrors  of  defpair. 

7  But  thou,  regard  my  contrite  fighs. 
My  torturM  breaft,  my  flreaming  eyes  ; 
To  me  thy  boundlefs  love  extend, 

My  God,  my  Father,  and  my  Friend. 

8  Thefe  lovely  Names  I  ne*er  could  plead, 
Had  not  thy  Son  vouchfaf 'd  to  bleed  ; 
His  Blood  procures  for  human  race 
Admittance  to  the  Throne  of  Grace. 

9  AVhen  fm  has  fliot  its  poifon'd  dart. 
And  confcious  guilt  corrodes  the  heart, 
His  blood  is  all  fuihcient  found 

To  draw  the  fhaft,  and  heal  the  wound. 

10  What  arrows  pierce  fo  deep  as  fin  ? 
What  venom  gives  fuch  pain  within  ? 
Thou  great  Phyfician  of  the  foul. 
Rebuke  my  pangs,  and  make  me  whole, 

11  O  !  if  I  truft  thy  fov'reign  lliill. 
And  bow  fubmlflive  to  thy  will, 
Sicknefs  and  death  fhall  both  agree 
To  bring  me,  Lord,  at  laft  to  thee. 

HYMN    XXIII. 

On  Recovery  from  Sichnefs- ; 

1  "T  TTT  HEN  we  are  rais'dfrom  deep  dillrefs, 

V  V        our  God  deferves  our  fong  ; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praife 
from  Hezekia^'sj:  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

are  open'd  wide  in  vain, 
If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
command  them  faft  again. 

3  When  he  but  fpeaks  the  healing  word, 

then  no  difeafe  withftands ; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
and  fly,  as  he  commands. 

4  If  half  the  ilrings  of  life  fhould  break, 

he  can  our  frame  reftore, 
And  call  our  fins  behind  his  back, 
and  they  are  found  no  more. 

5  To  him  I  cry'd — -*  Thy  fervant  fave, 

"  thou  ever  good  and  juft  ; 
*'  Thy  pow'r  can  refcue  from  the  grave  ; 
*'  thy  pow'r  is  all  my  truft  !" 

^  ij:  Jfaiah  xxxix.  9,  iifc. 


6  He 


HYMNS.  203 

S  He  hc:ird,  and  fav'd  my  foul  from  death, 
and  dry'd  my  falling  tears  ; 
No^y  to  his  praife  I'll  fpend  my  breath, 
through  my  remaining  years. 
HYMN    XXIV. 
On  the  fame. 
J    "^  /r  Y  God,  fince  thou  haft  rais'd  me  up, 
J_VX      thee  I'll  extol  with  thankful  voice  ; 
Relior'd  by  thine  Almighty  pow'r, 
with  fear  before  thee  111  rejoice. 

2  With  troubles  worn,  with  pain  opprefs'd, 

to  thee  I  cry'd,  and  thou  did'ft  fave  ; 
Thou  did'ft  fupport  my  finking  hopes, 
my  life  did'ft  refcae  from  the  grave. 

3  Wherefore,  ye  Saints  !  rejoice  with  me, 

with  me  fing  praifes  to  the  Lord; 
Call  all  his  goodnefs  to  your  mind, 
and  all  his  faithftjlnefs  record. 

4  His  anger  is  but  fhort  ;  his  love 

which  is  our  life,  hath  certain  ftay  ; 
Grief  may  continue  for  a  night, 
but  joy  returns  with  rifing  day  ! 

5  Then  what  I  vow'd  in  my  diftrefs, 

in  happier  hours  I  now  will  give, 
And  ftrive,  that  in  my  grateful  verfc 
his  praifes  may  for  ever  live. 

6  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghoft, 

the  bleft  and  undivided  Three, 
The  one  fole  Giver  of  all  life, 
glory  and  praife  for  ever  be. 

*  HYMN    XXV. 

Funeral  Consolations. 
i   T  T  EAR  what  the  voice  from  heav'n  declares 
X  A     to  thofe  in  Chrift  who  die  ! 
**  Releas'd  from  all  their  earthly  cares, 
**  they  reign  with  him  on  high.'* 
Z  Then,  why  lament  departed  friends, 
or  ftiake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
X^eath's  but  the  fervant  Jefus  fends 
to  call  us  to  his  arms. 

3  If  fin  be  pardon'd  we're  fecure^ 

death  hath  no  fting  befide  ; 
The  law  gave  fm  its  ftrength  and  pow'r ; 
but  Chrift,  our  ranfom,  died  ! 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  faints  he  blefs'd, 

when  in  the  grave  he  lay  ; 
And  rifing  thence,  their  hopes  he  raisM 


to  everlafting  dav  ! 


Then 


204  H     Y     M     N     3. 

5  Then  joyfully,  while  life  we  have, 
to  Chrift,  cur  life,  we'll  fmg — 
«  "Where  is  thy  viclory,  O  grave  ? 
*•  and  where,  O  death,  thy  fting  ?*' 

HYMN    XXVI. 

C  H  R  I  S  T'j-  Comm'i/ftGn  to  preach  the  Gospel. 
St,  Matth.   Chap.  x. 

1  f^  O  forth,  ye  Heralds,  in  my  Name, 
K^Jf     fweed}  the  Gofpel  trumpet  found  ; 
The  glorious  Jubilee  proclaim, 

where'er  the  human  race  is  found. 

2  The  joyful  news  to  allimpart, 

and  teach  them  where  falvation  lies  ; 
With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart, 
and  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  eyes. 

3  Be  vcife  as  ferpents  where  you  go, 

but  harmlefs  as  the  peaceful  dove, 
l' ,  And  let  your  heav'n-taught  condu<5t  (how 
that  ye're  commiffion'd  from  above. 

4  Freely  from  me  ye  have  received, 

freely,  in  love,  to  others  give  ; 
Thus  fliall  your  doftrines  be  believ'd, 
and,  by  your  labours,  fmners  live. 

HYMN     XXVII. 

The  fame  Commission,  from  St.  Mark  xvi.  15,  ^c.  and 
from  St.  Matth.  xxviii.    1 8,  life. 

1  "  /^  O  preach  my  Gofpel,  faith  the  Lord, 

\^     *'  bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive  ; 
**  Explain  to  them  my  facred  Word,- 
"  bid  them  believe,  obey,  and  live  ! 

2  "  I'll  make  my  great  commifiion  known, 

*'  and  ye  fhall  prove  my  Gofpel  true, 
**  By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
"  and  all  the  wonders  ye  ihall  do. 

3  "  Go  hesl  the  fick,  go  raife  the  dead, 

"  go  caft  out  devils  in  my  Name  ; 
*'  Nor  let  my  Prophets  be  afraid, 

"  though  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blafphem?;. 
4.  "  While  thus  ye  follow  my  commands, 

"  I'm  with  you  till  the  world  fhall  end  %, 
*'  All  pow'r  is  trufted  in  my  hands  ; 
"  I  can  deilroy,  and  can  defend." 

5  He  fpake,  and  light  fhone  round  his  head  : 

on  a  bright  cloud  to  heav'n  he  rode  ! 
They  to  the  farthefl  nations  fpread 
the  grace  of  their  afcended  God. 

The  END. 


An  Alphabetical  TABLE, 

Showing  where  to  find  each  Psalm  or  Hymn  by 
Beginning. 

PSALMS. 


Its 


A 


Page 


yJGainJl  allthofe 

As  pants  the  Hart 
At  length,  by  certain 

B        ' 
Behold,  0  God    :  ^ 
Blefs  God,  my  foul  .  ; 
^^Blefs  God,  ye  fervants, 

D 

Defend  me,  Lord,  ^/O^.-  ^  ^ 
Deliver  me,  0  Lord,  "^  '  0< 
Do  thou,  0  God,  6( 

F 
Por  ever  bkfs^d 
For  thee,   0  God, 
From  lonvefl:  depths 
From  my  youth 

G 

Give  ear,  thou  Judge 
God  in  the  great 
God  is  our  refuge 
God's  temple  cronvns 

H 
Had  not  the  Lord, 
Happy  the  man 
Have  mercy.  Lord, 
Hear,  0  my  people  ; 
He's  llefl  "jjhofefns 
He  that  has  God 
Hoiv  good  and 
Hold  not  thy  peace, 
Hoiv  blefs' dare  they, 
Hoiv  blefl  is  he. 
How  Ions'  '^dt 

o 

Ho^v  many.   Lord, 
Honu  vafl  mufl 

I 

Jehovah  reigns,  i20 

Jehovah  reigns ;  121 

/'//  celebrate  thy  34 

In  deep  diflrefs  1 64 

In  Judah  the  y  I 

In  thee  I  put  83 

In  vain,  0  man  63 

Judge  me,   0  Lordy  30 


40 

87 

98 
127 
171 


181 

75 
169 

168 


102 

5^ 

108 

166 

61 

93 

37 
114 
115 

103 
149 

3 

H 

4 

171 


Page 


Jufl  Judge  of  hcav'tiy 

52 

I  luaited  meekly 

49 

L 

Let  all  the  jufl 

3B 

Let  all  the  lands. 

76 

Let  all  the  lift'ning 

58 

Let  David,  Lord, 

170 

Let  God,  the  God 

77 

Lord,  hear  my  cry. 

71 

Lord,  hear  my  prafr. 

180 

Lord,  hear  the  voice 

6 

Lord,  hear  the  voice 

74 

Lord,  let  thy  jufl 

85 

Lord,  not  to  us. 

145 

Lord,  fave  me,  for 

64 

Lord,  thou  hafl 

106 

Lord,   zvho's  the  happy 

15 

M   ^ 

My  crafty  foe,   with 

45 

My  God,  my  God, 

25 

My  foul  for  help 

'      72 

My  foul,  infpir'd 

125 

My  foul  with  grateful 

146 

N 

No  change  of  time 

18 

0 

0  all  ye  people. 

57 

0  come,  loud  anthems 

118 

0  God,  my  gracious 

73 

0  God,  my  heart 

238 

0  God,  whofe  former 

139 

0  God  ofHojls, 

104 

0  God,  to  whom 

116 

0  Gcd,   who  hafl 

71 

0  IfraeVs  Shepherd, 

99 

0  Lord,  I  am  not 

169 

0  Lord  my  God, 

7 

0  Lord,  my  rock. 

32 

0  Lord,  our  fathers 

55 

0  Lord,  the  Saviour 

113 

0  Lord,  that  art  my 

5 

0  Lord,  to  my 

83 

Of  mercy's  never 

123 

On  thee,  who  dwell'fl 

166 

ihe 


Pao-e 

Page 

0  praije  the  Lord,  and 

183 

Thy  chaining  wrath, 

47 

0  praife  the  Lord,  far 

:  147 

Thy  dreadful  anger. 

6 

0  praife  the  Lord  in 

188 

Thy  mercies.  Lord, 

109 

Q  praife  the  Lord  -with 

184 

Thy  mercy.  Lord, 

67 

0  prafe  the  Lord  <with 

171 

Thy  prefence  why 

II 

0  praife  ye  the  Lord, 

187 

Through  all  the 

39 

0  j'ender  thanhs. 

129 

To  hlefs  thy  chofen 

77 

0  render  thatiks  to  ^ 

13^ 

To  cekhrate  thy 

9 

0  Thou,  to  whom  all 

8 

To  God  I  erf  d,    • 

92 

0  ^T 'was  a  joyful 

165 

To  God,  in  whom 

29 

P 

To  God,  our  fieiJer 

lOI 

Prafe  ye  the  Lord; 

142 

To  God  the  mighty 

175 

Freferve  me.  Lord, 

177 

To  God,  with 

179 

Prote&  me  from  my 

^5 

To  God  your  grateful 

^iS 

R 

To  my  complaint. 

106 

Refolny'd  to  watch 

48 

To  my  jiifl  plea 

16 

s 

To  thee,  my  God 

108 

Save  me,  0  God, 

80 

T 0  thee,  0  God, 

90 

Since  godly  men 

13 

To  thee,  0  Lord, 

178 

Since  I  have  plac* d 

12 

To  Sion's  hill 

165 

Sing  to  the  Lord 

119 

W 

Sing  to  the  Lord 

121 

We  build  with 

167 

Speak,   0  ye  judges 

68 

When  I  pour  out 

123 

Sure  wicked  fools 

I  Zj 

When  Ifrael  by 

144 

T 

When  Sion^s  God 

167 

That  man  is  lift 

143 

Who  place  on  Sion^s 

166 

Thee  Iwillhlcfs, 

182 

When  we,  our 

174 

The  Heavens  declare 

22 

With  my  whole 

175 

The  king,   0  Lord, 

2^ 

While  I  the  King's 

5S 

The  Lord  hath  fpoks. 

60 

Whomfhould  I  fear. 

31 

The  Lord  himfelf. 

27 

Why  hafl  thou  cafi 

88 

The  fpaciciis  earth 

2" 

V/iih  cheaful  notes 

147 

The  Lord,  th;  only 

57 

With  glory  clad. 

116 

The  Lord  to  thy 

23 

With  one  csnfent. 

122 

The  Lord -unto  my  Lord 

1^2 

With  refJcfs  and 

3 

The  man  is  blefl  that 

i6r 

Y 

The  wicked  fools 

64 

Te  boundlefs  realms 

186 

Though  wicked  men    ■ 

44 

I'^e  princes,  that 

-    ZZ 

ThoUj  Lord,  by 

176 

Te  faints  andfervanis 

144 

HYMNS 


